WHAT WE HELP WITH
Families come to Celestial Nest for support at different stages of family life, from everyday childcare to newborn care and practical household assistance.
Childcare
Nannies, babysitters, and mother’s helpers.
Newborn & Postpartum
Newborn care specialists, maternity nurses, and postpartum support.
Household & Family Support
Nanny-housekeepers and family assistants.
Looking for something more specialised?
Bespoke staffing searches may also be considered following consultation.
YOUR JOURNEY WITH CELESTIAL NEST
1
Tell Us What You Need
Begin with a short consultation request so we can understand the type of support you are looking for.
2
Private Consultation
We take the time to discuss your household, routines, expectations, priorities, and the requirements of the role.
3
Search & Shortlist
We review suitable professionals within our network and, where appropriate, carry out a wider search based on your requirements.
4
Meet Your Matches
You are introduced to selected professionals and can arrange interviews to explore suitability and compatibility.
5
Moving Forward
Once you decide to proceed with a candidate, we guide you through the next steps of the placement process.
Experience & Background
Relevant experience, qualifications, and the professional’s previous responsibilities.
Approach & Communication
How the professional works, communicates, and approaches their responsibilities.
HOW WE CONSIDER A MATCH
A strong placement depends on more than experience alone. We consider the wider context of the role and the household before making introductions.
Household Needs
The family’s routines, schedule, priorities, expectations, and the practical requirements of the role.
Compatibility
Whether the expectations, working style, and overall fit appear aligned on both sides.
SCREENING & DUE DILIGENCE
Introducing a professional into a family’s home carries significant responsibility. Our screening process is designed to help us build a fuller picture of each candidate’s experience, background and suitability for the role before a placement progresses.
Depending on the position, jurisdiction and information legally available, our due diligence may include:
Screening requirements may vary according to the role, location and applicable legal requirements.
Identity & Right to Work
Reviewing relevant identity documentation and eligibility to work where required.
Professional References
Seeking references from appropriate previous employers or professional contacts.
Background Checks
Appropriate criminal record or vulnerable-sector checks may be requested where relevant, permitted and suitable for the role.
Employment History & Experience
Considering previous roles, responsibilities and relevant professional experience.
Qualifications & Certifications
Reviewing relevant qualifications, training and certifications where these are applicable to the position.
Interview & Suitability Assessment
Considering communication, professional judgement, experience, expectations and overall suitability for the position.
Role & Responsibilities
The duties involved, priorities of the position, and what you would like the professional to take responsibility for.
WORKING WITH YOUR FAMILY
The more clearly we understand your household and the role you are looking to fill, the more focused and relevant our search can be.
During the consultation process, we may discuss:
Schedule & Availability
Working hours, days required, start date, flexibility, travel requirements, and whether the role is live-in or live-out where applicable.
Household & Family Life
Relevant routines, household dynamics, children’s ages, and practical details that may affect the role.
Experience & Preferences
The level of experience, qualifications, skills, and professional qualities you are looking for.
Salary & Employment Terms
Your proposed compensation, benefits, holiday arrangements, and other key terms associated with the position.
The Working Relationship
Communication style, boundaries, expectations, and the type of professional relationship you hope to establish.
Clear expectations from the beginning help us conduct a more focused search and present candidates whose experience and circumstances may align with the role.