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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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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Do you want to make a real difference at a critical turning point in someone’s life? Innis Centre and Dismas House support people leaving the criminal justice system who are experiencing homelessness, helping them move towards safer, more stable futures.

As Approved Premises, we provide intensive, structured support to individuals with complex needs and a medium to high risk of reoffending. As a Project Worker, you’ll work alongside social workers to support people to rebuild their lives — from securing housing and improving health and wellbeing, to developing independent living skills, education, and positive social connections.

This is a challenging, hands-on role where your work directly contributes to reducing reoffending, supporting safer communities, and helping people create lasting change.

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Make a real difference in people’s lives with Extern’s Harm Reduction team. Working across the Northern Trust area, you’ll support individuals with drug and alcohol issues using a low-threshold, harm reduction approach that meets people where they are.

You’ll provide direct, practical support in the community - from assessments and care planning to structured interventions - while helping people access wider services such as housing, health, finances, and family support.

This role is dynamic and hands-on: you’ll manage a fluid caseload, develop innovative ways to deliver services, and collaborate with statutory, voluntary, and community partners to ensure high-quality, life-changing support for every service user.

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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.

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Play a pivotal role in shaping safe, welcoming, and well-managed spaces that support the people and communities we serve. You will lead property and housing projects from start to finish, oversee maintenance and operational excellence, and ensure every facility reflects Extern’s mission and values. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll inspire and support teams, manage budgets and resources efficiently, and build strong relationships with stakeholders, volunteers, and partners. If you’re passionate about creating spaces that make a real difference, this is your opportunity to drive positive impact with Extern.

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We’re looking for a strategic and driven Quality & Compliance Manager to champion quality, compliance, and risk management across the organisation. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, you’ll develop and implement robust governance frameworks, ensure regulatory adherence, and drive continuous improvement in every part of our work. This is a pivotal role for someone passionate about embedding excellence, protecting organisational integrity, and supporting Extern’s mission to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

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We’re seeking a dynamic leader to shape and drive Extern’s leadership development strategy. You will design, deliver, and continuously enhance programmes that empower leaders at all levels, working closely with senior management to ensure initiatives are aligned with organisational priorities and deliver measurable impact. This is a unique opportunity to influence culture, strengthen leadership capability, and help Extern thrive as an innovative, values-driven organisation.

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We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on leader to drive Extern’s IT function and digital transformation. You will lead a talented team focused on optimising Microsoft 365 and SaaS platforms, ensuring robust systems, networks, and infrastructure that enhance productivity, security, and innovation. This role combines technical expertise with operational oversight, while building strong relationships across the organisation and with external partners. If you’re passionate about leveraging technology to support mission-driven work and deliver measurable impact, this is the role for you.

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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.

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Extern is recruiting an Administrator to play a key role in supporting the Service Manager and project team, helping services run smoothly so staff can focus on delivering positive outcomes for the people we work with.

This role is ideal for someone who is organised, approachable, and values working as part of a team. You’ll help ensure good practice, strong governance, and high standards across the service, all while contributing to Extern’s mission of supporting individuals, families, and communities to thrive.

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Extern is recruiting Project Workers to deliver the Youth Diversion Project (YDP), Janus and Intensive Home Support programmes - community-based, multi-agency initiatives supporting young people up to 18 and their families with complex needs.

In this role, you’ll provide tailored, strengths-based interventions that help young people remain safely at home, build resilience, develop pro-social behaviours, and engage positively in their communities. Working closely with families, statutory partners, and local services, you’ll deliver creative and flexible support that promotes long-term stability and improved life outcomes.

If you’re committed to early intervention, partnership working, and making a real difference for young people and families, this role offers the opportunity to have meaningful impact where it matters most.

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We are recruiting for a Youth Justice Worker to support the Southside Youth Initiative in Limerick  - a community-based Youth Diversion Project working with young people aged 8–18 who are at risk of offending or anti-social behaviour.

In this role, you’ll deliver creative, flexible, and individually tailored interventions that address risk factors, build resilience, and encourage positive community engagement. Working closely with families, statutory partners, and local services, you’ll support young people to develop pro-social behaviours and make lasting, positive changes in their lives.

Full training is provided, alongside ongoing support through line management and peer networks. If you’re passionate about early intervention, youth justice, and community-based work, we’d welcome you to get in touch to find out more.

About the role

Extern is seeking an Assistant Service Manager to play a key role in delivering our Southside Youth Initiative in Limerick. This community-based Youth Diversion Project supports young people aged 8–18, offering early intervention, diversion from the criminal justice system, and intensive wraparound support for young people and their families.

Working closely with statutory partners, community organisations, and families, this role helps create positive pathways for young people through targeted programmes, family support, and opportunities that promote responsibility, resilience, and long-term employability. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference at the heart of a service that changes lives.

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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.