Keyworker - Drug Accommodation Support Project NI301/11/25/1v-1 S alary : Grade 5 salary scale £25,614 - £31,325 per annum Hours : 40 standard hours (including breaks) (Flexibility Required) Contract Status : Permanent Location: Belfast About the service: The Drug and Alcohol Services are commissioned by the PHA to provide a responsive Service within a low threshold context, to people who have injecting drug issues This work involves direct interventions in the community with service users who are homeless, developmental work and the daily management of a caseload. The aim of the project is to assist I.V. drug users to access temporary accommodation across two existing sites i.e. Ormeau Centre and Calder Fountain. The work will involve supporting service users to access accommodation in these sites and then support them to stabilise and access services including treatment, benefits, court services, medical services and housing. In addition to assessing on going risk around I.V drug use and the associated issues, the work will involve close networking with a range of agencies including hostel staff, addiction specialists and housing providers. Full details of the role and the essential criteria are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification available at the following link; NI30111251v-1_Keyworker_DASP_JDPS_Nov25.pdf The closing date for all completed applications is: 12:00pm on Tuesday 25th November 2025. For informal enquiries please contact 028 90840 555 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 Income Protection, Life Assurance and Wellbeing Programmes Comprehensive induction and training Regular Supervision Employee Assistance Programme Bike To Work Scheme Extern Privacy Notice -Applicants-PeopleHR.pdf EXTERN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER