Mid-Ulster and South Tyrone Hostel

15/09/2026

Job Alert: Keyworker Opportunity in Cookstown!

Key Details:
Role: Keyworker (MUST NI75/09/26/1v-17)
Location: Cookstown, Mid-Ulster
Salary: Grade 5 (£26,679 - £31,325 per annum)
Contract: Permanent | 37.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 12:00pm on 23rd September 2026
About the Role:
You will work intensively within a temporary accommodation setting, supporting men and women who are homeless and dealing with complex needs (including mental/physical health issues, addiction, or the criminal justice system). Your goal will be to help reduce reoffending risks and guide service users toward successful resettlement into independent living.
Why Join Extern?
Generous Leave: 26 days annual leave (increasing up to 32 days) + 11 statutory holidays.
Strong Benefits: 6.5% employer pension contribution, enhanced sick/maternity/paternity pay, and Life Assurance.
Wellbeing & Support: Employee Assistance Programme, regular supervision, comprehensive training, and a Bike to Work Scheme.
👉 Ready to apply or want to learn more? https://extern.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=e8272fe6-5c41-4f32-8071-d2c97bb609c5 or reach out to [email protected] for informal enquiries

21/08/2026

WE’RE HIRING: Bank Worker (M.U.S.T. Hostel, Cookstown)

​Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in your local community? Extern is currently looking for a Bank Worker to join the team at our M.U.S.T. Hostel in Cookstown.

​In this role, you will provide essential support to service users, helping them improve their quality of life, promote wellbeing, and work toward independence and healthy life choices.

​What you need to know:

​Role: Bank Worker (As and when required)

​Location: M.U.S.T. Hostel, 73 Molesworth Street, Cookstown

​Pay: £13.45 per hour

​Who we are looking for: Someone resilient, open-minded, and ready to support individuals with complex needs in a fast-paced environment.

​How to Apply:

Ready to make an impact? You can view the full job description and submit your application online at the link below:

​🔗 http://extern.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=9e6f3f47-ab63-47f9-b3a1-120fe58be240]

​Closing date for applications: 12:00pm on 4th September 2026.

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15/06/2026

Today marks the start of Men’s Health Week 2026 (15th - 21st June), and we are proud to help raise awareness across our community. 📋✨

​The themes this year Progress Not Perfection and Small Steps Big Results remind us that small, daily changes can make a massive difference to long-term health and well-being.

​Whether it's checking in on a friend, booking that long-overdue check-up, or downloading a health guide, every action counts.

​MHFI has put together some brilliant, free resources to help everyone get involved:

👉 'Action Man' Health Manual: Packed with 10 top tips for men's health.

​Find all the toolkits, event listings, and free downloads here: ➡️

Men's Health Week 2026 on the island of Ireland

02/06/2026

We are looking for a new Keyworker to join us in Cookstown!

If you’re someone who is passionate about social justice, supporting people through complex challenges, and being a part of their journey toward independence, this is the role for you.

The details:

Role: Keyworker (Permanent, 40 hours)

Location: Cookstown

Salary: £25,614 - £31,325 + sleep-in payments!

We do meaningful, hands-on work every single day. If you know someone who has the right heart and the right skills for this, please tag them below or send this their way!

Apply here before June 4th at 12:00pm

15/05/2026

Residents at MUST Hostel have been transforming their back garden ahead of summer, bringing colour, creativity and care to the space.

As part of the project, residents have hand-painted a series of vibrant bird boxes, now installed throughout the garden, each adding a unique touch and sense of ownership.

The garden is also beginning to flourish, with vegetables, fruit and flowers starting to grow, with plans for produce to be used in meals within the service — supporting routine, wellbeing and community.

This is an ongoing project, with more to come over the summer months. We look forward to sharing further updates soon.

A huge well done to everyone involved — a great example of creativity and teamwork.

24/12/2025

We would like to say a huge thank you to Cookstown Jobs & Benefits Office and the local Housing Executive for their very generous donations in support of Homelessness Awareness Week.

We were delighted to receive the goods and donations, they will truly make a difference to our hostel residents. The kindness and support shown reminds us how important community partnership is in helping those who need it most.

Thank you for taking the time to support our residents and for helping us raise awareness around homelessness. 💙

18/12/2025

Yesterday we shared a truly special service at the hostel, and it meant so much to everyone involved.

We took time to reflect on the year we’ve had the challenges, the progress, and the resilience shown by our residents and staff and to look ahead with hope and positivity for 2026.

The afternoon was made even better by lovely food, great company, and plenty of singing, which brought such a warm atmosphere. The raffle was a real highlight too amazing prizes and lots of smiles all round.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped organise the service, prepare the food, donate raffle prizes, and take part. Moments like these remind us of the strength of our community and why this work matters so much. 💙

16/12/2025

🎄 MEGA CHRISTMAS RAFFLE 🎄
We are absolutely blown away by the incredible generosity of our local businesses this year! We have an amazing lineup of prizes to be won, and every ticket helps support our work at Extern.

Check out these fantastic prizes up for grabs:

✨ Vouchers to Treat Yourself:

🏨 £50 Glenavon House Hotel

💄 £50 BPerfect Cosmetics

🛍️ £25 Dex, Dungannon

🍔 £20 Food Doc, Dungannon

🥩 £20 Lowe’s Butchers

🎵 £10 Stewart’s Music Shop, Dungannon

💇‍♀️ Wash, Cut & Style at New Creation, Cookstown

💆‍♀️ £30 Voucher from Feel Good Therapy

🎁 Luxury Hampers & Gifts:

🧺 Gorgeous Food Hamper – Newell’s Stores, Dungannon

🧺 Luxury Hamper – Spirit, Cookstown

🍎 Fresh Fruit Basket – Fresh Ways, Cookstown

✨ Skincare Set – Maura Beauty, Dungannon

🎨 Professional Painting Supplies – Harry Blacks & McSorleys

🎟️ HOW TO ENTER: Don’t miss your chance to win one of these incredible prizes while supporting a great cause!

📩 Message us directly for details on how to get your tickets!

A massive thank you to all the businesses named above for their kindness and support. Let’s make this Christmas special! 🎅✨

05/12/2025

HUGE congratulations to our incredible team at MUST! 👏 Our dedicated staff members completed WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) training this week!

This means we're now equipped to deliver this powerful, person-centred program to our wonderful residents. We look forward to empowering journeys of hope, healing, and real difference in the lives of those we serve.

We are so proud of their hard work and commitment to continuous learning to best support our community.

02/12/2025

This Homelessness Awareness Week, we want you to look beyond the headlines and see the people staying right here in our hostel. Homelessness is not a statistic; it’s a human issue. Every individual has a name, a story of struggle, and an absolute right to safety, dignity, and support.

From our experience, we see daily how the lack of a secure home devastates mental health. Housing is foundational to healing and rebuilding.

Change starts with you. Choose to , challenge the stigma, and support our collective effort for better services and stronger housing solutions across Northern Ireland.

Find out more about Homelessness Awareness Week and how you can take action at homelessconnect.org/homelessness-awareness-week-2025/