Want to work for us?

Working at the Magpie Project is never boring and it is not often easy either. A mum and mini-centred, trauma-informed environment means compromise, chaos, noise and frequent change. Your professional boundaries, emotional awareness, and humanity will be tested daily, and you will need to bring your best self to work every day.

But the rewards are extraordinary. You will be able to see the difference you are making to people’s lives on a daily basis. You will have the honour of fighting alongside and for incredible women and children for the services to which they are entitled, and the opportunities which they deserve.

You will be offered mentoring, training, continuing professional development, support and supervision, emergency emotional support, alongside unconditional positive regard.

See below for current recruitment.

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Kitchen Assistant. Part time, term times only.

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Kitchen assistant, 16 to 20 hours a week, term times only. £13 an hour.

We are looking for someone to help create a lovely breakfast buffet, offer refreshments and a light vegetarian lunch based around salads for the families who visit us.
Ideally you will have with food preparation experience, you may have worked in a cafe, or hospitality setting or volunteered on ‘teas and cakes’ at your church or community group.
This role is physically demanding as it involves lifting crates of food, being on your feet during food preparation, and moving tables and chairs.
You will know the basics of food preparation and be happy to gain training in the rest. Please note this role does not include cooking items from scratch.
To be frank we don’t have the best of biggest kitchen facilities so you will have to be imaginative and agile in creating meals from our donated goods.
You will love chopping, mixing and even enjoy washing up – but you will also be able to interact in a friendly welcoming way with all our families, and manage your own kitchen volunteers too.
This is a part time job to be done at our Newham hub, it would suit someone with school age children as we work during term times and school hours.
If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you.

Please read and download the job pack below and apply either by email or – if you prefer – in a voice note or whatsapp message.

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Family Support Worker 4-5 day week, £28k pa (pro rata for pt).

Family support worker, 4-5 days a week. Hybrid working. Great holidays and support package.

We are looking for an absolutely exceptional woman to be our family support worker.
You will be contained and boundaried, able to undertake appropriate self care, able to listen, believe, welcome and work with mums at their own pace, to their own plans.
You will have experiencing in safeguarding children in extreme circumstances. You will be able to spot warning signs of domestic abuse, mental health issues, coercive control, trafficking and other issues affecting our mums and deal with them sensitively and appropriately.
You will be great at keeping accurate records, a wonderful communicator and a champion and advocate for families whose voices are not heard and needs are often not met elsewhere.
If this sounds like you and you have had experience in similar roles please see our job pack below and apply with a CV and covering letter.

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Bank Examples	Forms of Identity Needed
Metro Bank	Asylum seekers can apply for a cash account and/or savings account. This requires an Application Registration Card (ARC), proof of address and confirmation of asylum seekers support allowance or other income.
Lloyds	You can apply for a Classic Current account with a BRP, ARC or a Home Office Immigration Status document. Refugees and asylum seekers can apply for a ‘Classic current account’. This includes an arranged overdraft. Fees are charged if you go into your overdraft.
Nationwide	You can get a ‘FlexBasic account’ (basic bank account) and an ‘Instant Access saver’ (basic savings account). They accept BRP, ARC and Home Office Immigration Status document.
HSBC	You cannot open a bank account if you are from outside the EU. They accept BRP but NOT ARC. They accept BRP but NOT ARC.
Monzo	Refugees can open a current account with a BRP and their UK address. However, Monzo do not accept ARC. You can get your benefits or salary (depending on your employer) paid into your Monzo account 1 day earlier.

Saves Time	Make sure there is enough money in your account when the direct debit or standing order will be taken. If there is not enough money, you could be charged extra by the bank.
You don’t need to remember to pay a bill	You must remember to cancel standing orders when you want to stop paying someone regularly.
You will get money back for any incorrect payments for direct debits only.	Sometimes you might think you are setting up a direct debit, but it is actually a recurring payment or continuous payment authority (CPA). Be careful if companies ask for the long number on your card instead of your sort code and account number. This will mean they can take money whenever they think they are owed.
You can cancel a direct debit or a standing order at any time through your online banking account or by contacting your bank.


Magpie Mums say: “Always use direct debits if you can, so you don’t forget to pay and are charged. If you can’t use direct debits, make sure you put the dates when you’re supposed to make payments in your phone calendar.” “I’m used to it. It’s easy on the phone. I try to avoid going to banks.”

Account number	A 10-12 digit number given to your bank account. You can find your account number on your online banking page or on bank statements.
Card Number	A 16-digit number with that is found on the front of your debit/credit card.
Credit Card	A credit card doesn’t spend your money. It spends the bank’s money and you must pay it back. This means you can spend more than is in your account, but you might be charged extra for doing this, especially if you are late paying the bank.
Credit Score	A number that records how likely you are to repay your debts. High credit scores are better as it means financial products such as overdrafts and credit cards cost less.
Debit Card	A debit card is a card that lets you take out money from ATMs and make payments in stores or online from your account.
Financial Service Compensation Scheme (FSCS)	An organisation set up to protect the money you put in bank accounts. If you have a current or basic account, the FSCS will pay you up to £85,000 if your bank goes bankrupt.
National Insurance Number (NI)	The number makes sure that the National Insurance contributions and tax you pay are properly recorded on your account. It also acts as a reference number for the whole social security system.
Overdraft	An amount of money you can spend even when you have no money in your account. It is like a small loan from your bank. Overdrafts are often not free, so you need to be very aware what the costs are before using one.
Personal Identification Number (PIN)	A PIN is a 4-digit number that is given to you with a debit card. This is used when taking out money from ATMs or when making in-store purchases with your card. Never share your PIN with anyone as it could be used to commit fraud.
Security Code	A 3-4 digit number found on the back of your debit/credit card in the signature section. This number will be required for nearly all online payments. The code provides an extra layer of security to safeguard you from fraud.
Sort Code	A 6-digit number that is used to identify your bank. You can find your sort code on your online banking platform, on bank statements or on your debit card.
Standing Order	When a fixed amount that you choose is paid from your account to another person or organisation. This is different from the direct debit as the amount that is paid is the same each time.

Saves time – you don’t need to remember to pay a bill.	You need to make sure there is enough money in your account when the direct debit or standing order will be taken. If there is not enough money, you could be charged extra by the bank.
You will get money back for any incorrect payments for direct debits only.	You must remember to cancel standing orders when you want to stop paying someone regularly.
You can cancel a direct debit or a standing order at any time through your online banking account or by contacting your bank.	Sometimes you might think you are setting up a direct debit, but it is actually a recurring payment or continuous payment authority (CPA). Be careful if companies ask for the long number on your card instead of your sort code and account number. This will mean they can take money whenever they think they are owed.

Work for us

Want to work for us?

Kitchen assistant, 16 to 20 hours a week, term times only. £13 an hour.

Family support worker, 4-5 days a week. Hybrid working. Great holidays and support package.