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Caregiver

On-site in Torrelaguna·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Afanias

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Torrelaguna
Contract: Fixed-term contract, full-time hours
Hours: Includes weekends
Education: Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)
Driving licence: Required

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Per the ad: “Permiso de trabajo en España.”

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

The AFANIAS families association was founded in 1964 and works every day to be a leading organization in intellectual disability, with social presence and influence, facilitating the autonomy and quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities and their families, responding to their life cycle.
In this context, the position of Caregiver is being called for at the Residence located in TORRELAGUNA (Madrid), at 75% of the working day, to cover WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.

The mission of the position will be to maintain and help the user achieve personal/occupational autonomy, maintenance of manipulative skills and those specific to daily life, as well as to participate directly in the application, monitoring, and evaluation of the care and recovery measures programmed for the users.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

• Foresee, recognize, and attend to the needs of the users.
• Ensure compliance with the self-care protocol (manipulative skills and those specific to daily life).
• Achieve habits of order, cleanliness, and hygiene in the users.
• Teach how to handle the various materials and tools of the workshop.
• Participate actively in conflict resolution. Help the user. Direct care.
• Ensure the safety of the users (that they do not harm themselves).
• Promote and favor social relationships between users and with other people.
• Control that users comply with daily activity schedules.
• Supervise the achievement of objectives.

REQUIRED PROFILE:

• Training: Nursing Assistant or the Certificate of Professionalism in Socio-Health Care.
• Food Handler's Certificate (VALUABLE).
• Driver's license.
• First aid course (VALUABLE).
• At least 1 year of experience in similar functions.
• Person with high customer orientation and service, capacity for teamwork, and organized.
• Positive and constructive attitude.
• High capacity for work demonstrating proactivity and autonomy.
• Social sensitivity and interest in social causes, especially disability.
• Work permit in Spain.

AVAILABILITY TO WORK 75% of the working day on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, 12 hours from 8:00 to 20:00.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Temporary contract.

AVAILABILITY TO WORK 75% of the working day on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, 12 hours from 8:00 to 20:00.

About Afanias

Afanias is a Madrid-based non-profit association dedicated to supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families. It provides a wide range of services including early care, special education, vocational training, supported employment, housing, and leisure activities, operating through a network of centers and social enterprises. The organization employs over 800 professionals and is funded in part by EU Next Generation funds.

Industry: Nonprofit
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid
Website: afanias.org

Good to know if you are moving

Afanias is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and its operations are primarily local, so relocation support may be limited.
The organization's work is in Spanish, and roles likely require fluency in Spanish for direct interaction with clients and families.
Afanias offers roles in education, social work, and support services, which may appeal to professionals with a background in disability services or social care.
As a non-profit, salaries may be lower than in the private sector, but the organization emphasizes a positive and energetic work culture.

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