At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with alcohol dependency and prevent tenancy breakdown through tailored interventions.
- Company: Join EXTERN, a leading organisation dedicated to social care and support.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days annual leave, generous pension, and enhanced pay for maternity and paternity.
- Other info: Permanent role with excellent training and career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your social work skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified social worker with a passion for helping others and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 27241 - 31325 £ per year.
Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Team
Salary: Grade 5 salary scale (5.11 starting point): £27,241 - £31,325 per annum, plus annual £3,000 social worker allowance (pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Status: Permanent (Current funding secured until March 2027)
Location: Belfast
About the service:
The Alcohol Housing Support Team, funded by the Public Health Agency, uses an assertive outreach approach to work with individuals who have experience of using alcohol hazardously/dependently and who are at risk of tenancy breakdown, often alongside other health issues and complexities. Assessment of need, support planning, safeguarding, risk management, review of interventions, effective case load management and a rights-based and trauma-informed practice approach are key elements of the Social Worker role.
The small team use harm reduction principles to shape interventions tailored to each individual’s priorities and goals including Motivational Interviewing, the Cycle of Change and opportunity led work.
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 1st September 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%
- 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
Social Worker - Alcohol Housing Support Team (NI63/08/26/1v-1) in Belfast employer: Extern
EXTERN is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its Key Workers at Maghaberry Prison. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, comprehensive training, and generous benefits such as enhanced leave and pension contributions, EXTERN empowers its staff to make a meaningful impact in the rehabilitation of offenders while promoting personal and professional growth. Join us in creating safer communities through transformative support and guidance.
