Current Vacancies

About the role

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.

About the role

As Corporate Executive Assistant, you will work in close partnership with our Corporate Directors and Executive Team, providing high-quality, trusted support that enables effective leadership and strategic decision-making. You will be at the centre of how the organisation operates, managing priorities, coordinating complex activity, and ensuring senior leaders are supported to focus on what matters most.

This role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships across the organisation, influence ways of working, and play a key part in supporting strong governance and organisational performance.

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Are you passionate about supporting people who are homeless or affected by substance use? At the Extern Ormeau Centre, you’ll work with individuals with complex needs, providing vital support, guidance, and crisis response.

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Develop your skills in harm reduction, mental health, and resettlement support

• Make a real difference in people’s lives every day

• Be part of a growing, supportive organisation with career development opportunities

As a Key Worker, you’ll help service users achieve positive outcomes, respond to emergencies, and support individuals in moving towards stable, safe accommodation.

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Make a real difference to children, young people, and families across the Western Trust Area.

You’ll deliver an evidence-based programme for 8–13 year olds, using a whole-family approach to build on existing strengths, develop new skills, and boost resilience.

Through your work you will:

• Keep families strong and supported

• Improve school attendance and access to opportunities

• Enhance emotional well-being

• Strengthen parenting capacity

• Promote community engagement and inclusion

Join a passionate team making a lasting impact on families’ lives.

About the role

Extern is recruiting Project Workers to deliver the Emergency Day Service, a vital part of our Janus programme. This service provides flexible, immediate support to young people with complex needs, helping prevent care admissions, support stable placements, and assist young people returning from residential care or custody.

In this role, you’ll work directly with young people aged 8–18, supporting them to build resilience, develop positive behaviours, and engage meaningfully with their communities. You’ll also work closely with families, statutory agencies, and local services to provide practical, on-the-ground support that reduces pressure on social work teams and strengthens long-term outcomes.

If you’re adaptable, compassionate, and committed to making a real difference in young people’s lives, this role offers the chance to be part of a dynamic, life-changing programme.

About the role

Join an innovative, multi-agency pilot project in Belfast dedicated to supporting some of the city’s most complex and vulnerable individuals. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real, lasting impact by helping people overcome entrenched challenges such as homelessness, substance use, mental ill health, and trauma.

As a Complex Lives Intensive Support Worker, you will act as a trusted key worker for a caseload of highly complex individuals, coordinating tailored wrap-around support plans developed through the Belfast Complex Lives Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). You will work alongside a committed team of professionals across statutory and voluntary sectors, delivering specialist interventions that reduce harm, increase engagement, and create pathways to stable housing and improved wellbeing.

If you are passionate about making a tangible difference in people’s lives and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, this role offers the chance to be at the forefront of transformative social support in Belfast.

About the role

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.

About the role

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.