Careers
Do the work that a young person remembers for life
Residential childcare is demanding, and we will not pretend otherwise. What we can promise is a small home, a steady team, proper clinical support and an organisation that invests in you from your first week.
Join our team
We are always interested in hearing from you
We are always interested in hearing from passionate and dedicated people who want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people. Download our employment application form, complete it in your own time, and email it to our People Team at admin@celestialcare.co.uk — we read every application ourselves.
Word document · Employment Application Form · Return to admin@celestialcare.co.uk
Why Celestial Care
Small teams, serious support, no revolving door
Placement stability depends on staff stability. That is why we cap our homes at three young people, keep permanent teams small enough that everyone knows each child well, and resource each shift properly rather than running on agency cover.
You will never be asked to manage a difficult situation alone. Every team has monthly reflective practice, four-weekly individual supervision, and an on-call manager who answers the phone.
- Support ratio
- From 2:1Support ratio
- Staff retention
- 91%Staff retention
- Funded qualifications
- 100%Funded qualifications
- On-call support
- 24/7On-call support
Current vacancies
Roles open right now
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment procedures. We welcome applications from people considering a career change into care.
Self-Employed Residential Children's Support Worker
- Nova House, Orrell Park, Liverpool
- Self-employed · Flexible shift patterns
- Competitive rates, discussed at interview
Build a trusting relationship with the child or young person living at Nova House, support them through education and everyday life, and deliver our therapeutic model alongside a consistent team.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum of 12 months' experience working within a children's residential care setting
- Full UK driving licence preferred
- Passionate, reliable and committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people
- Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one
Apply for this roleClosing date: Rolling recruitment
Benefits
What you get in return
Our package is designed around the two things residential staff tell us matter most: being properly supported, and being able to build a long-term career.
Funded qualifications
Fully funded qualifications in Residential Childcare, with paid study time and a dedicated assessor.
Reflective supervision
Monthly reflective practice with the management team plus individual supervision every four weeks.
Enhanced pay
£60 per sleep-in, time and a half on bank holidays, and an annual pay review benchmarked against the North West sector.
Real wellbeing support
24/7 employee assistance programme, free counselling sessions, and a post-incident debrief for every significant event.
Progression that happens
Seven of our last nine leadership appointments were internal promotions, each with a funded development plan.
How we recruit
A safer recruitment process, explained clearly
Every appointment follows Working Together to Safeguard Children and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. Here is exactly what to expect.
- 01
Application
Complete the form below and attach your CV. We read every application ourselves — no automated screening.
- 02
Informal conversation
A 20-minute call to answer your questions and talk about the young people you would be supporting.
- 03
Values-based interview
A structured interview at the home, including a scenario discussion and time with the team.
- 04
Safer recruitment checks
Enhanced DBS, full employment history, two references including your most recent employer, and right to work.
Equal opportunities statement
Celestial Care is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the young people we care for and the communities our homes sit within.
We welcome and encourage applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Recruitment decisions are made solely on merit, values and suitability to work with children.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for a role. Reasonable adjustments are available at every stage of the process — simply tell us what you need when we contact you, or email admin@celestialcare.co.uk.
All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a full employment history with satisfactory explanation of any gaps, and two references. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working with us; each case is considered individually under our safer recruitment policy.
Read our safeguarding commitment →Not ready to apply?
Come and see a home before you decide
We run informal open sessions at Nova House where you can meet the team, ask honest questions about shift life and see what residential care actually looks like.