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Social Worker

On-site in Zaragoza·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 5 Nov)

Ballesol

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Hours: Rotating shifts · Includes weekends
Work mode: On-site, Zaragoza
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Education: University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Social Work.
ESSENTIAL Official recognition by the Ministry of Education, in the case of foreign degrees.
Be registered with the corresponding Official College of Social Work and up to date with professional association fees.
Experience in team management and center supervision.

Nice to have

Desirable at least one year of previous experience in the geriatric field and knowledge about the user profile of residences.
Experience or specific training in the Dependency Law and management of social resources is valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent contract.
Full-time schedule from 09:30 to 17:30 h, with coverage duties in the supervision team (4 mornings from 7:15 to 14:30h and 6 afternoons per month from 14:30 to 22:00h). Alternate weekends are worked in the afternoon shift, with the corresponding adjustment of days off.
Salary according to collective agreement + variable remuneration.
A purposeful work environment where your work has a direct impact on people's quality of life.
Ongoing training and professional development, as well as other advantages and benefits of belonging to Grupo Santalucía.
Collaboration with committed and approachable multidisciplinary teams.

The role

At Ballesol, we have spent more than 40 years accompanying older people and offering a quality service that has made us a benchmark in the residential sector, with more than 55 centers throughout Spain and a team of more than 4,500 professionals.

Because social well-being, accompaniment, and support for families are also part of the quality care we offer, we are looking to incorporate a mixed profile Social Worker with support functions for the supervision team at our Ballesol Mariana Pineda center.

What you'll do

Plan and organize the center's social work through adequate objective programming and work rationalization, providing support to the Supervision team in the coordination and monitoring of the Center's daily care operations. Contributing to improving the integration, participation, and social care of our residents, favoring their emotional well-being and strengthening the bonds with their environment.

Support the Supervision team in the daily execution of the service, ensuring compliance with the rules, procedures, and standards defined in the Center.
Collaborate in providing care and information to residents and families, guaranteeing appropriate treatment aligned with the Center's style.
Maintain fluid communication with the Supervision team and the rest of the professionals, ensuring the correct transmission of relevant information from the shift.
Facilitate the older person's adaptation to the center.
Manage social resources and benefits (dependency, pensions, allowances, etc.).
Mediate in conflict situations between residents, families, and the center.
Coordinate interdisciplinary work with the rest of the professionals.
Plan and organize community participation activities.
Ensure compliance with internal rules and correct professional conduct within the team.

About Ballesol

Ballesol is a Spanish company specializing in elderly care, operating a network of residential care homes (residencias de mayores) across Spain. With over 50 centers nationwide, it provides comprehensive care services including nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and socio-cultural activities for the elderly. The company is one of the leading private operators in Spain's senior care sector, serving thousands of residents with a focus on personalized, quality care.

Ballesol has a strong presence throughout Spain, with residential centers in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza, Valladolid, Vigo, and Tenerife, among others. The company's work culture emphasizes compassionate care and professional development for its staff, including nurses, geriatric assistants, therapists, and maintenance personnel. For international professionals, Ballesol offers opportunities in the growing healthcare and elderly care sector in Spain, with roles that require Spanish language proficiency and often relevant healthcare qualifications, making it a relevant employer for those seeking to relocate and work in the Spanish care industry.

Industry: Elderly Care
Founded: 1987
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona and 13 more

Good to know if you are moving

Ballesol operates over 50 residential care centers across Spain, providing a wide range of job opportunities in various cities.
The company primarily hires healthcare professionals such as nurses (DUE), geriatric assistants, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, requiring Spanish language skills and relevant qualifications.
Ballesol offers roles in both urban and coastal locations, including Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, and Tenerife, allowing for diverse living environments.
As a leading Spanish elderly care provider, Ballesol provides stable employment in a growing sector, with opportunities for career development in healthcare.
International professionals must have their nursing or healthcare qualifications recognized in Spain (homologación) to work in clinical roles.

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Additional information

At Ballesol, we promote an inclusive, respectful work environment free from any type of discrimination. We value diversity in all its forms and guarantee equal opportunities in our selection processes, without distinction of gender, age, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, or other personal characteristics. We believe that a diverse and committed team is key to providing quality, humane care to our residents.

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