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Each year we speak up for and support more than 22,000 children, young people, individuals and families. We enable them to overcome their challenges, empower positive change and support family unity.

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Urgent relief staff needed for homelessness services

A range of skills sets and roles are required, including reception and cleaning staff, as well as specialist supports such as support workers, healthcare workers, and night staff. All positions are paid roles.
Royal Welcome for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on visit to Extern

TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Extern’s family respite centre, Savannah House, in Clane, Co. Kildare.
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.
Minister expands successful Extern-operated Bail Supervision Scheme

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone TD, has announced that youth justice programme is to be expanded to courts in Cork and Limerick, as well as continuing in Dublin.
COVID-19: Latest service delivery news

Find out how we are working heard to ensure we continue to support the most vulnerable people in your community
Extern takes top UU award for social work placements

Leading social justice charity Extern has won a major local award for its work in developing future generations of social workers in Northern Ireland.
Current Basic Life Support guidance from PHA, NHS and BHF for those administering naloxone amidst the coronavirus pandemic

PHA advice/guidance for anyone who may potentially administer naloxone and give Basic Life Support
Communities unite to promote better mental health and to reduce the impact of substance and alcohol misuse.

Extern join with Intercomm and Northern Ireland Alternatives to promote better mental health and reduce the impact of substance and alcohol misuse

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