Day Service Child Care Practitioners (part-time) – Dunkeld

Job Description

Are you passionate about working with children and young people? Do you want a job where you can really make a difference?

A rare opportunity is available for a Day Service Childcare Practitioner (24 hours p/w) to join our MHG Dunkeld Campus.

The school is set in a rural setting that provides a safe and tranquil environment for the children and young people and a beautiful place to work.

Moore House Group Dunkeld Campus is the perfect place to be – it is close to both Perth and Blairgowrie, and offers the best of both worlds. Conveniently placed off the A9, the school is set amongst the hills of Highland Perthshire.

About the position:

As a Day Service Practitioner you will actively support the educational and personal development of children and young people within the school environment and/or local community. You will provide high-quality care, ensuring the physical comfort, health, and wellbeing of children and young people.

You will become an important part of our children’s lives, building positive, trusting relationships and using therapeutic approaches to support children and young people in understanding and managing their experiences, particularly those affected by trauma, loss, and neurodiversity.

About you:

Ideally, you will have experience working with neurodiverse children and young people, preferably in an educational, residential, or community care setting.

You will be highly motivated, reliable, trustworthy, and enthusiastic about working with children and young people. You will be caring, resilient and have a genuine commitment to the welfare of children and young people.

More about our school:

The School’s motto is: Acceptance, Aspiration, Attainment and Achievement

Health and Wellbeing is at the heart of all we do within our school for both our children/ young people and staff. We prioritise the wellbeing of our employees by offering a comprehensive induction and training programme, flexible working, employee assistance services, and access to our badge benefits scheme.

Our approach towards our employees and young people is firmly based on building positive, nurturing relationships using the principles of Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy (PACE) and Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP), Growth mindset and Zone of proximal development (ZPD).

Job Type & Working Hours:

• This is a permanent position, contracted to 46 weeks per year. You will work as per school term dates + complete some outreach days during the school holidays.
• Working hours of 24 per week, spread across 3 days between Monday – Friday, covering school hours.
• Working days will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.

Salary & Benefits:

As a Day Service Practitioner you will earn a generous salary, as well as fantastic staff benefits.

Grade	Qualifications	Salary
Practitioner Grade 1	(no qualifications)	£14,598.46
Practitioner Grade 2	(HNC or SVQ3 qualifications)	£14,942.44
Practitioner Grade 3	(HND)	£15,286.37
Practitioner Grade 4	Degree or above	£15,630.40
Practitioner Grade 5	HNC and SVQ3 qualifications	£16,334.28
Practitioner Grade 6	HND and SVQ3 qualifications	£17,006.31
Practitioner Grade 7	Degree or above and SVQ3 qualifications	£17,680.51

These are the salaries you will earn for working 0.6FTE (24 hours per week). They are based on our Practitioner Salary Grades, and pro rata’d to 46 weeks.

Please note that all roles within Moore House Group are subject to annual salary benchmarking. As a result, the salary for this post will be reviewed and is expected to increase from April 2026 in line with organisational benchmarking outcomes.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, then don’t delay applying!

Applications close: 31st of January 2026

Interview date: 5th of February & 11th of February

Unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship for candidates at this time.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person