Policy

Criminal justice policy

Extern's justice services are at the forefront of work to rehabilitate offenders, reduce reoffending and create safer communities Read more

Gambling Policy

Extern's policy work influences local government so that people living with problem gambling can get the support and the respect they deserve. Read more

Homeless policy

Our homeless support programmes show Extern is helping those with a range of complex issues Read more

Mental health policy

Extern's policy work influences local government so that people living with mental health problems can get the support and the respect they deserve. Read more

Young people and family policy

Our policy hub is home to our submission reports on families, children and young people and our range of intensive and life-changing programmes. Read more

Latest

Bi-lingual Intercultural Support Worker

To facilitate the work of the Refugee Resettlement Support Worker by providing professional, high-quality face-to-face and telephone interpreting services to refugees arriving in Republic of Ireland (County Meath).

Project Worker x 3

Three exciting Project Worker posts delivering regional and national resources to facilitate intervention strategies.

Youth Justice Worker

Opportunity for a Youth Justice worker in a community based, multi-agency youth crime prevention initiative which primarily seeks to divert young people who have been involved in anti-social and/or criminal behavior

Service Manager

Opportunity to lead a team providing intensive wraparound services to young people assessed as being in need, and offering a community based alternative to care.

Extern Assistant Director wins NI Social Worker of the Year award

Northern Ireland's Social Worker of the Year has been named as Magherafelt man Mal Byrne, assistant director of leading social justice charity Extern.

Extern issues urgent ‘Callout to Landlords’ in new bid to tackle homelessness here

In a new bid to tackle homelessness, Extern is looking for properties across Northern Ireland.

How I became a Support Worker at Extern

From joining the company as a placement student Rebeca Martin-Greenwood has worked her way up to the role of an assistant manager with Extern, enhancing her studies along the way. Here is how she became a Support Worker at Extern.

Royal welcome for Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Roscor Youth Village

Duke and Duchess are guests of honour during special visit to our stunning site close to shores of Lough Erne, Co Fermanagh

BeExtern - Extern ‘Open House’ Careers Evening

Are you thinking of changing jobs in 2020? Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference every day? Then come along to Extern’s informal Open House Careers Evening

Extern seeks new talent at Open House event

The Extern ‘Open House’ Careers Evening takes place on Thursday, February 6th, from 5.30-7pm at Extern’s headquarters at 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, Newtownabbey

Innovative Bail Supervision Scheme run by Extern reduces reoffending among participants by 72%

An award-winning youth justice programme run by Extern, has seen a 72 per cent reduction in reoffending among young people taking part in the scheme.

Extern announces new supports for people who are homeless in Mid-Ulster

Extern announce MUST Hostel in Cookstown, Co.Tyrone, joining the organisation.

What we do

Extern is the leading social justice charity operating across the island of Ireland. We are also the leading provider of placements for social work students in the voluntary sector.

Birthday celebrations mark first anniversary for cross-border youth project

Hundreds of young people across Northern Ireland and the border counties are celebrating a very special milestone this week with the first birthday of innovative cross-border youth project Third Space.