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We are the representative body for the homelessness sector in Northern Ireland. For media enquiries call 07759129084 or email [email protected]
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02/03/2026

New research is highlighting a serious gap in how Northern Ireland supports some of its most vulnerable residents.

Around 4 million people across the UK are subject to No Recourse to Public Funds – a policy that cuts people off from welfare and housing support when they need it most. In Northern Ireland, the problem is made worse by a lack of data, no statutory guidance, and no dedicated funding for those in crisis.

And proposed UK Government changes could push even more people into destitution.

Read our latest blog to find out what needs to change – and what your organisation can do. 🔗 https://homelessconnect.org/understanding-migrant-destitution-in-northern-ireland/?utm_source=socials&utm_medium=facebook+post&utm_campaign=migrant_desitution

27/02/2026

Recently the NIYFA made a very generous donation to FareShare Northern Ireland. This will help us to continue to provide food for those who need it most. We're very grateful.

25/02/2026

Covid-19 exposed something those of us working in homelessness have known for a long time – you cannot separate housing from health.

Without a stable home, following public health guidance was nearly impossible for people experiencing homelessness. And when health services and homelessness services did work together during the pandemic, the response was far more effective.

Our CEO Nicola McCrudden, speaking at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, has highlighted, these connections between health and homelessness must be built into strategy and systems permanently – not just activated in a crisis.

23/02/2026

📢 NOW HIRING 📢

Administrative Assistant
Belfast | Hybrid Working

💼 35 hours/week
💰 £24,796
🏡 Office & home-based

Join our team and help make a difference in addressing homelessness!

✨ Benefits:
Flexible working | 25 days leave | Pension | Healthcare | Training

🔍 We need:
2+ years admin experience | MS Office skills | Great communicator

Apply: https://homelessconnect.org/job/administrative-assistant/

20/02/2026

📢 New Training Alert: Understanding and Management of Hoarding

Are you working with people affected by hoarding? This practical half-day course gives frontline workers, managers and healthcare professionals a structured, step-by-step approach to tackling hoarding - from first visit right through to resolution.

📅 11 March – Belfast 📅 12 March – Coleraine

You'll leave with real skills in assessment, inter-agency working, legal frameworks and supporting people with compassion and confidence.

Facilitated by Respect My Stuff 🏠

Whether you're a case manager, outreach worker, therapist or team leader - this course is for you. Don't miss out!

🔗 Find out more and register here: https://homelessconnect.org/events/

17/02/2026

📢 NOW HIRING 📢

Administrative Assistant
Belfast | Hybrid Working

💼 35 hours/week
💰 £24,796
🏡 Office & home-based

Join our team and help make a difference in addressing homelessness!

✨ Benefits:
Flexible working | 25 days leave | Pension | Healthcare | Training

🔍 We need:
2+ years admin experience | MS Office skills | Great communicator

Link to apply: https://homelessconnect.org/job/administrative-assistant-policy-and-programmes/
Closes: 18 March

16/02/2026

🎉 FOUR nominations! 🎉

Homeless Connect has been shortlisted for the CIH All-Ireland Housing Awards 2026 in:

🏆 Working in Partnership
🏆 Housing Hero
🏆 Excellence in Housing Innovation
🏆 Community Champions

This recognition belongs to everyone who makes our work possible - our incredible team, our partners, our supporters, and the resilient individuals and families we're honoured to serve.

Thank you for being part of our journey to end homelessness. Together, we're creating real change. ✨

Winners announced soon! 🤞

05/02/2026

Homeless Connect training in March looks at Hoarding with two sessions on 11th and 12th March 2026 .
It’s a half day in person training on Understanding Hoarding facilitated by Respect my Stuff. They will give you the knowledge and tools you need to provide a structured process to tackle all types of hoarding in the Homeless sector.
Book with us here:
BELFAST: https://homelessconnect.org/event/understanding-and-management-of-hoarding/
COLERAINE: https://homelessconnect.org/event/understanding-and-management-of-hoarding-2/
from the course you will
• Explore all aspects of hoarding (and extreme clutter).
• Increase your understanding of it as a mental illness
• Analysis the reasons why someone hoards and the best ways to support them
• Use the skills and knowledge to take the lead in inter-agency working in the most serious cases, partnering with fire and rescue and legal options including environmental health and tenancy law – if the hoarder is a social housing tenant
• Understand how to use consistent hoarding assessments to identify clutter-levels and the impact on the client’s ability to function in their environment
• Set overall goal and agreeing actions/pledges – within strict timescales
• Explore the benefits of multi-agency responses and identify key partners – e.g. landlords, health services, social services, environmental health, housing, third sector mental health support agencies, fire service
• Understand the legal issues including disability and mental health legislation, housing law and environmental

03/02/2026

This afternoon, the APG on Homelessness held its latest meeting up at the Assembly. The group was briefed by Housing Executive representatives on their response to homelessness.

You can read more about the session on our website- https://homelessconnect.org/apg-on-homelessness-briefed-on-nihe-homelessness-response/

Kellie Armstrong MLA Colm Gildernew MLA Andy Allen MLA Brian Kingston MLA

26/01/2026

Member Job Alert!!

Foyle Women's Aid have a number of positions available. Find out more https://homelessconnect.org/job/foyle-womens-aid/

22/01/2026

Our next FREE training opportunity ( funded by FLN) being hosted in Derry/ Londonderry on 4th February is a one day workshop to learn practical tools and techniques to effectively manage and resolve conflict in both professional and personal settings.

TIDES who are delivering the training have 25 years’ experience in Mediation and Peacebuilding fields.

Join us for a practical, hands-on experience that will empower you to handle conflict with confidence and calm.
Book here today Frontline Network – https://homelessconnect.org/event/effective-communication-to-manage-conflict/

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Units 2-4, Building 14, Central Park, Mallusk Road
Newtownabbey
BT36 4FS

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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Website

https://homelessconnect.org/

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