Job Description

Permanent

27,504.35 - 33,311.11

Various Hours Available

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Location - West Lothian

Application deadline: 01/05/2026

Unlock a Rewarding Career in Residential Care for Children and young adults

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Why Choose Us?

Moore House Group is your gateway to a career that's as diverse as it is rewarding. We provide residential support to young people from all walks of life within our homes nestled in the heart of West Lothian. Our mission is simple: to empower and inspire the next generation.

Join Our Journey

Picture a workday as diverse as the young minds you'll support. From sharing coffee and cake to teaching essential budgeting skills. You could be helping muck out stables, playing golf or going off to watch the football, or even accompanying our children on holidays across the world. Our days are filled with adventure and growth. We don't just provide care; we experience life alongside our young residents.

Be Their Champion

Do you have the drive and determination to make a lasting impact? We're looking for individuals with diverse skills and experiences, whether you're from a background in residential care, early years, education, healthcare, or are ready to embark on a new career journey. At Moore House Group, we value your passion and potential.

Investing in You

Residential Childcare isn't always easy; it can be physically and emotionally challenging. That's why we prioritise the well-being of our staff. We offer a robust support system, including a comprehensive induction, ongoing training facilitated by the Moore House Training Academy, regular reflective supervision, an employee assistance program and a host of additional staff benefits.

Building Relationships

Relationships are the foundation of wellbeing for children and adults. Our approach is centered on nurturing positive relationships using the principles of Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy (PACE) and Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP).

Shifts and work life balance

Our Practitioners enjoy flexibility in their schedules, working a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and sleepovers. We offer full-time hours although we will consider part-time working arrangements.

Competitive Salaries with Room to Grow

We value your expertise and offer competitive salaries based on your qualifications and experience:

Qualification

Salary

Practitioner Grade 1: No qualifications 27,504.35


Practitioner Grade 2: HNC or SVQ3 28,152.42


Practitioner Grade 3: HND 28,800.40


Practitioner Grade 4: Degree 29,448.58


Practitioner Grade 5: HNC and SVQ3 30,774.73


Practitioner Grade 6: HND and SVQ3 32,040.88


Practitioner Grade 7: Degree and SVQ3 33,311.11


Salaries noted exclude sleepover payments.

More Than a Job

Our Practitioners enjoy a host of additional benefits:

Annual salary benchmarking. Access to a comprehensive training program, including Dyadic Developmental Practice. Support to obtain relevant qualifications through Moore House Training Academy. Generous annual leave entitlement. Free confidential employee assistance programme. Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme. Access to our group pension scheme.



If you're ready to embark on a journey that's both personally and professionally fulfilling, consider Moore House Group. Join us in making a profound impact on the lives of young people. Together, we can create brighter futures.




Applications should be completed online. If you have any issues, please contact us on hr@moorehouse.org.uk and we will be happy to help you.


If further information is required, please call

01506 652312