Current Vacancies

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Extern Women's Support Service is a pilot project which will work with women who are homeless/ at risk of homelessness and who use substances and experience mental health challenges. The aim of the service is to reduce recurrent homelessness and prioritise service users’ well-being and access to required statutory, community and voluntary supports.

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Extern’s Street Injecting Support Service (SISS) is seeking two Keyworkers (1 full-time, 1 part-time) to join our outreach team in Belfast.

SISS supports people who inject drugs to access housing, healthcare, and other vital services. We also remove discarded injecting equipment, respond to overdoses, and work with businesses, agencies, and the community to reduce the impact of drug use in the city centre.

As a Keyworker you will:

• Provide practical outreach support and harm reduction advice

• Help people access services such as housing and healthcare

• Respond to overdose incidents

• Build partnerships with local stakeholders

We’re looking for compassionate, resilient individuals who want to make a difference in people’s lives and the wider community

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Extern’s Needle Exchange (NEX) project provides needle exchange and supplies to People Who Inject Drugs (PWID), offering both a city-centre base and outreach service.

As a Key Worker, you will:

• Deliver needle exchange and harm reduction support to PWID

• Provide advice, signposting and access to wider services

• Respond to opiate overdoses where required

• Work as part of a small, dedicated team supporting vulnerable people

We’re looking for compassionate, resilient individuals who want to make a real difference in people’s lives and the wider community.

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Extern’s Low Threshold projects support individuals experiencing problematic substance and alcohol use. Using a person-centred approach, we work with people who wish to reduce their use, providing practical support and guidance in a non-judgmental way.

As an Outreach Worker, you will:

• Engage with individuals in the community to provide support and guidance

• Assist people in accessing services and harm reduction resources

• Build trusting relationships to help individuals reduce or manage their substance or alcohol use

• Work collaboratively with a team to deliver flexible, client-focused support

We’re looking for compassionate, resilient individuals committed to making a positive impact in the lives of people experiencing substance or alcohol-related challenges.

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Extern’s programmes support young people and families at high risk (Hardiker level 3 & 4), helping prevent care placements, support community or foster placements, and assist those returning from residential care or custody.

As a Project Worker, you will:

• Provide tailored, flexible support to young people and families with complex needs

• Promote pro-social behaviours, resilience, and positive community engagement

• Deliver creative, dynamic programmes using local, regional, and national resources

• Work closely with statutory agencies, community partners, and families as part of a dedicated team

We’re looking for adaptable, motivated individuals ready to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

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Extern’s Bail Supervision Service (BSS) provides community-based support for young people aged 12–18 who are at risk of custody or escalating offending and anti-social behaviour. The service focuses on prevention, rehabilitation, and fostering pro-social behaviours through structured, evidence-based interventions.

As Service Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the delivery of the Bail Supervision Service, ensuring high-quality, responsive support for young people

• Oversee staff and promote professional development within the team

• Develop and maintain partnerships with justice and community organisations

• Drive continuous improvement and strategic development of the service

We’re looking for an experienced, motivated leader passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and reducing the risk of offending through effective, community-based interventions.

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Extern’s Youth Justice Services aim to support the strategic development and delivery of initiatives focused on early intervention, preventing offending, and promoting rehabilitation.

As Service Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the delivery of tailored support for young people at risk of offending or anti-social behaviour, including those entering custody

• Oversee a responsive service that promotes positive outcomes and reduces harm

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with justice, community, and statutory partners

• Drive strategic development, continuous improvement, and staff leadership within the service

We’re seeking an experienced, motivated leader committed to supporting vulnerable young people and strengthening collaborative approaches across youth justice services.

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We’re seeking a dedicated Key Worker to join our Fostering Support Service, helping young people and families strengthen relationships and reduce the risk of placement breakdown.

Working alongside the South Eastern Trust’s Fostering Team, you’ll develop and deliver personalised support plans through one-to-one and group work. Using the Extern Model, you’ll provide emotional and practical support, crisis intervention, and guidance to promote wellbeing, independence, and positive family connections.

This rewarding role is ideal for someone resilient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting families with complex needs to achieve better outcomes.

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We’re looking for an experienced IT Manager to lead and develop Extern’s IT function, ensuring the effective delivery, support, and strategic growth of our digital services.

In this key role, you’ll manage a dedicated team focused on optimising the use of Microsoft 365 and SaaS platforms to drive productivity, security, and digital transformation across the organisation. You’ll also oversee Extern’s infrastructure, systems, and networks, providing strong technical leadership and building effective relationships with colleagues and external partners.

If you’re passionate about using technology to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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We’re looking for a dedicated Key Worker to join our motivated team supporting children, young people, and their families across the Western Trust Area through the Strength 2 Strength Programme.

In this role, you’ll deliver an evidence-based programme to children and young people aged 8–13 years, using a whole-family approach that builds on existing strengths while developing new skills and coping strategies.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting families, empowering young people, and making a real difference in their communities.

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We’re seeking a passionate Traveller Primary Health Care Worker to support the health and wellbeing of individuals within the Traveller community.

In this role, you will:

• Promote health education and help community members make informed, healthy lifestyle choices.

• Serve as a positive peer role model, addressing sensitive issues and raising awareness within the community.

• Focus on key health priorities identified in the All-Ireland Traveller Health Study, providing factual information, reducing barriers, and offering support.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting the Traveller community to improve health outcomes and access the support they need.

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We’re looking for a committed Traveller Community Development Worker to support the Traveller community in improving health outcomes through informed healthcare and community-led initiatives.

The role focuses on:

• Promoting empowerment, partnership, and advocacy in the design and delivery of health interventions.

• Building dialogue between Travellers and healthcare providers to improve understanding and access.

• Developing the skills of Travellers to provide community-based health support.

• Highlighting gaps in health service delivery and working to reduce inequalities within established services.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by supporting Traveller-led initiatives, fostering community engagement, and promoting equitable health access.

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Join Extern’s Outreach Support Service to support people with a disability or autism in achieving their goals and engaging with their communities.

You’ll help individuals:

• Explore personal growth and plan steps to reach their goals

• Access education, training, employment, and community activities

• Increase independence and participation in everyday life

Make a real difference by empowering individuals and fostering inclusion.

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Join Extern as a Bank Worker and make a real difference in the lives of young people aged 8–17. You’ll support them to build wellbeing, independence, and positive life skills through activities at home, in school, and in the community, including after-school sessions, day trips, and residential experiences.

You may also help deliver our Short Stay Break Service, providing short-term breaks that offer a supportive, safe, and engaging alternative to placement breakdown.

Flexible, rewarding, and impactful — be part of a team that truly changes lives.

About the role

As a Key Worker, you will support young people aged 8–17 and their families by promoting wellbeing, independence, and positive life choices within their community.

Working within our Short Stay Break Service, you will provide a structured, safe, and engaging environment for young people during four-day, four-night breaks at an Extern youth facility. Through a mix of social, educational, cultural, and recreational activities, you will help young people explore lifestyle issues and build resilience, while social workers engage with carers to prevent placement breakdown.

Your work ensures that children and young people can return to their living arrangements successfully, with the support they need, and may go on to access further services within Extern’s continuum of care.

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At Extern, we believe in supporting people to make positive changes and in building safer, more resilient communities. Our Prisoner Support Project works with short-term offenders to challenge offending behaviour and support rehabilitation through sustained, person-centred case management.

As a Key Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping individuals take steps toward a more stable and fulfilling life, both inside and beyond prison.

Extern provides comprehensive training, including Adult Safeguarding, Risk Management, and other specialist areas, ensuring you have the knowledge and confidence to deliver high-quality support in line with our organisational values.

Join us and make a lasting difference — helping people rebuild their lives and strengthen the communities we all share.