Current Vacancies

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Extern is seeking an ambitious and experienced Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to lead the delivery of our new fundraising strategy as part of Vision 2030. This newly created role will play a key part in building sustainable, diversified income streams through philanthropic giving, trusts and foundations, major donors, and corporate partnerships.

As an ambassador for Extern, you will develop and nurture meaningful relationships, lead impactful campaigns, and help secure the resources needed to support children, individuals and families to thrive. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven fundraiser with a strong track record in partnership development to make a lasting difference across communities on the island of Ireland.

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Join Extern’s Short Stay Break Service and make a real difference in the lives of young people aged 8–17 and their families. This service provides a safe, supportive alternative to placement, offering 4-day, 4-night breaks packed with social, educational, cultural, and recreational activities.

As a Key Worker, you will engage directly with children and young people, supporting them to explore lifestyle choices, build wellbeing, and develop independence. Your work helps prevent crises, maintain family placements, and ensure young people can return home safely and positively.

You’ll work closely with social workers and carers, providing tailored support that keeps children engaged and empowered. Successful interventions can lead to ongoing participation in other Extern programmes, helping young people thrive within their communities.

This is a hands-on, rewarding role for someone passionate about youth support, crisis prevention, and positive change.

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Looking for a role where your work truly matters? Join Extern’s Multi-Disciplinary Homeless Support Team (MDHST) and support individuals and families facing homelessness and complex needs. Using outreach, compassion and innovation, you’ll help create real change - as part of a committed, values-driven team making a difference every day.

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Join Extern’s Multi-Disciplinary Homeless Support Team (MDHST) in Belfast and make a real difference for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and complex needs, including addiction, mental health challenges, learning disabilities, and family breakdown.

Based within our Floating Support service, you’ll work with people in their own homes, including those recently granted Refugee status, providing holistic assessments, care planning, practical support, advocacy, and evidence-based interventions. This role involves building strong, trusting relationships, supporting community integration, and working in partnership with statutory and voluntary agencies to promote safety, independence, and opportunity.

If you’re a pragmatic, compassionate professional who thrives on challenge and wants to see real impact, this role is for you.

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Join Extern’s Southside Youth Initiative, a vibrant Youth Diversion Project (YDP) making a real difference in the lives of young people in Limerick city. This community-based programme works with local agencies to prevent youth crime and help young people build positive futures.

We are looking for a Youth Justice Worker to support young people aged 8–18 with complex needs. You’ll work directly with those at high risk of offending, as well as younger children through early intervention. Using creative, tailored programmes, you’ll help young people develop resilience, life skills, and positive connections in their community.

This role is hands-on and dynamic. You’ll deliver programmes flexibly, collaborate closely with statutory agencies, community organisations, and families, and play a key role in shaping meaningful outcomes for young people.

If you are passionate about making a real impact and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, this role is for you.

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Are you passionate about helping young people re-engage with learning, achieve qualifications, and realise their potential?

Extern’s Pathways Project delivers a full-time Alternative Education Provision (AEP) for Year 11 and Year 12 students in the Belfast region, providing tailored support to help them successfully complete their mainstream education in an alternative setting.

As a Key Worker, you will play a central role in transforming young lives. You’ll create a strong pastoral care environment, supporting each student to overcome barriers, build confidence, and thrive academically, socially, and personally. You’ll lead the personal and social development curriculum, both accredited and non-accredited, including designing, delivering, and internally moderating The Prince’s Trust Personal Development & Employability (PDE) programme up to diploma level.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference, helping young people develop the skills, experience, and qualifications they need to succeed — while working in a dynamic, supportive team committed to innovation and excellence in alternative education.