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Explore the latest job opportunities at Extern and be part of life-changing work across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Extern delivers trauma-informed, community-based services supporting individuals, families, and young people across both jurisdictions. Our work includes Intensive Home Support, Bail Supervision Schemes in Dublin and Cork, and a wide range of services for people experiencing homelessness, substance use, and social exclusion.

We support some of the most vulnerable people in society, helping them move towards safety, stability, and independence.

These roles span frontline services and corporate teams, all contributing to our wider mission.

At Extern, inclusion matters. We value diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported and able to thrive.

Why join Extern?

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.

  • Generous Employer Pension Contribution
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay
  • Enhanced Paternity Pay
  • Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Occupational Sick Pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
  • Bike to Work Scheme
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Health Cash Plan

Latest opportunities

Role: Keyworker Prisoner Support Project (Based in Maghaberry) NI52/08/26/1v-1

  • Icon clock Location: Belfast
  • Icon pound Grade 5 salary scale: £26,679 - £31,325 per annum

The closing date for all completed applications is:
 Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Apply Here for Keyworker Prisoner Support Project (Based in Maghaberry) NI52/08/26/1v-1

Role: Programme Manager - Over to Youth Project

  • Icon clock Location: Belfast
  • Icon pound £43,916 - £53,550 per annum

The closing date for all completed applications is:
 Thu, 20 Aug 2026

Apply Here for Programme Manager - Over to Youth Project

Role: Project Worker x2 - Family Support Team ROI70/08/26/1v-1

  • Icon clock Location:
  • Icon pound Grade 4 Scale, €42,624 per annum (pro rata).

The closing date for all completed applications is:
 Tue, 25 Aug 2026

Apply Here for Project Worker x2 - Family Support Team ROI70/08/26/1v-1

Role: Mental Health & Wellbeing Worker (Protect Life 2) NI54/08/26/1v-1

  • Icon clock Location: Belfast
  • Icon pound Grade 5 salary scale: £26,679 - £31,325 per annum

The closing date for all completed applications is:
 Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Apply Here for Mental Health & Wellbeing Worker (Protect Life 2) NI54/08/26/1v-1

Role: Assistant Manager – Over to YOUth Project

  • Icon clock Location: Belfast
  • Icon pound £26,679 - £31,325 per annum

The closing date for all completed applications is:
 Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Apply Here for Assistant Manager – Over to YOUth Project

Role: Key Worker – Over to YOUth Project

  • Icon clock Location: Belfast
  • Icon pound £26,679 - £31,325 per annum

The closing date for all completed applications is:
 Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Apply Here for Key Worker – Over to YOUth Project

Role: Keyworker - Ormeau Centre (NI61/08/26/2v-1)

  • Icon clock Location: Belfast
  • Icon pound Grade 5 salary scale: £26,679 - £31,325 per annum

The closing date for all completed applications is:
 Fri, 28 Aug 2026

Apply Here for Keyworker - Ormeau Centre (NI61/08/26/2v-1)

Role: Project Worker - Innis Centre (NI62/08/26/1v-1)

  • Icon clock Location: Belfast
  • Icon pound £26,228 per annum

The closing date for all completed applications is:
 Fri, 28 Aug 2026

Apply Here for Project Worker - Innis Centre (NI62/08/26/1v-1)

Testimonials

Why I work for Extern

Extern being community based attracted me to the role, I liked the Extern model of keeping young people in their own communities and homes, building an individual programme around each young person & family offering support & guidance around home, school and/or community.

 

Conor Bryne - Assistant Service Manager Janus Dublin North City Programme

Having been a part of Extern for a decade, I’ve witnessed first-hand the commitment the organisation has towards creating a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and communities. The ethos and the purpose-driven approach of Extern make it a remarkable place to work.

Alan Keenan - Assistant IT Manager

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