Low Threshold Drug in Ballymena

Low Threshold Drug & Alcohol Outreach Worker – Northern Trust Area NI02/01/26/1v-1

Salary: Grade 5 salary scale: £25,614 – £31,325 per annum pro rata Hours: 40 standard hours (including breaks) (Flexibility Required) Contract Status: Fixed Term (to cover substantive post holder) until September 2026 (with possibility of extension) Location: Ballymena

About the service: Extern\’s Low Threshold projects support those experiencing problematic substance and alcohol usage, using a person-centred approach to assist individuals who wish to reduce their use.

Full details of the role and the essential criteria are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification available at the following link

The closing date for all completed applications is: 12:00pm on 26th January 2026

For informal enquiries please contact

EXTERN offer a competitive benefits package including;

26 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 3 years\’ service and 32 days after 5 years\’ service 11 statutory holidays

Generous pension, employer contribution of 6.5 percent Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay, Maternity Pay and Paternity Pay

Life Assurance and Wellbeing Programmes Comprehensive induction and training Regular Supervision Employee Assistance Programme Bike To Work Scheme

EXTERN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER