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Support Measures Assistant in Manresa

On-site in Manresa·Part-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Fundació Germà Tomàs Canet

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Work mode: On-site, Manresa
Contract: Permanent contract, part-time hours
Education: Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)

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Fundació Germà Tomàs Canet is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Manresa.

This job advert was originally written in Catalan.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Previous experience in the mental health field
Empathy and emotional management
Adaptability to change and flexibility
Creativity and initiative
Ability to work in a team and manage time
Observation and listening skills
Ability to set boundaries
Tolerance of pressure and frustration
Conflict mediation skills
Essential: type B driving licence and being accustomed to driving

Education & certifications

Higher Level Training Cycle in Social Integration or similar

The role

Currently, we are looking for a Support Measures Assistant at the Llar Sant Joan de Déu (Manresa) site. The mission of this position is to ensure proper care for individuals who require support in the exercise of their legal capacity, interacting directly primarily with the person receiving support, but also with their families, care teams, and their environment.

What you'll do

Reporting to the programme coordination, the responsibilities are:

Carry out periodic visits to the person being supported, both in stable situations and in times of crisis.
Identify needs in all areas of their life, whether personal shortcomings or those related to their environment (clothing inventory, supervision of housing, etc.).
Monitor and detect, when necessary, the correct administration of medication.
Provide emotional support and guidance to the person being supported in order to secure the human, personal, emotional and relational support they need.
Accompany them to medical services.
Accompany the person being cared for to disability assessment appointments they may need to undergo (assessments by the assessment and guidance team services and the Catalan Medical Assessment Institute, dependency assessments, etc.).
Accompany them to judicial proceedings when necessary.
Accompany them to group activities organized by the entity.
Accompany them, where appropriate, to hospital emergencies, assessing the situation and determining how to act during working hours.
Submit applications for technical aids, material resources, and medical and surgical tests that the person being cared for may need.
Process the personal documentation of the person being supported (ID card, renewals, transport cards, Social Security, health card, etc.).
Purchase items for personal use, food, clothing, and other items to support and guide the person being cared for.
Manage and account for expenses incurred in carrying out the role.
Record the actions carried out for the person being supported after each visit or intervention.
Ensure that the relational customs and cultural diversity of the people being supported are respected.
If applicable, arrange transfers for the person being cared for (changes of center, admission to a residence, etc.) with the support coordinator.

• Accompany the person on family visits when necessary.

Duties in relation to the support coordinator/the team/the entity

Coordinate periodically with the support measures coordinator.
Jointly develop, update, and monitor the individualized care plan for the person being cared for, assessing their needs, choices, and preferences.
Attend periodic team and entity meetings.
Coordinate the schedule of actions and visits with the support coordinator.
Promote the dynamization, coordination, contact, and management of the various natural supports, the community environment, and specialized services in the various areas (health, social services, etc.).
Promote the integration and inclusion of the person served in the community.
Raise awareness and inform the community about the support service (roles and responsibilities).
Make occasional trips to other offices/facilities, if applicable.
Supervise internship students, if applicable.
Other tasks specific to the department.

How you'll work

Workplace: Llar Sant Joan de Déu (Manresa)
Schedule: Part-time, 30h/week
Hours: Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 15:00.
Type of contract: Permanent
Salary range: €19,331.29 gross per year (12 payments)
Start date: Immediate

About Fundació Germà Tomàs Canet

Fundació Germà Tomàs Canet is a non-profit organization based in Barcelona, Spain, dedicated to providing social and healthcare services for individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health conditions. The foundation operates residential centers, day care facilities, and community integration programs across Catalonia, employing multidisciplinary teams of social workers, educators, and healthcare professionals. Its work is rooted in a person-centered approach, aiming to improve quality of life and promote social inclusion.

For international professionals, the foundation offers roles primarily in social care, education, and administrative support, with positions based in Barcelona, Sant Boi, and Lleida. The organization values empathy, teamwork, and a commitment to social impact. While Catalan and Spanish language skills are typically required for direct care roles, administrative and financial positions may be more accessible to international candidates with relevant experience. The foundation provides a meaningful work environment focused on community service and professional development.

Industry: Healthcare
Employees: 100–500
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona, Sant Boi, Lleida
Website: fundaciogermatomascanet.com

Good to know if you are moving

The foundation is based in Barcelona, Spain, and operates in the Catalan region, so knowledge of Catalan and Spanish is often essential for direct care roles.
Open positions include social integration, administrative, and financial roles, with some based in Sant Boi and Lleida, offering opportunities outside the main city.
As a non-profit, the foundation offers a mission-driven work environment focused on social impact and community service.
International candidates may find administrative and accounting roles more accessible, as these may require less direct patient interaction and language proficiency.
The foundation uses FactorialHR for its careers page, indicating a structured HR process that may be familiar to international applicants.

In their own words

About the company & team

The Germà Tomàs Canet Foundation of the Hospitaller Order of Saint John of God is a non-profit organization whose mission is to accompany people in situations of vulnerability and at risk of social exclusion through the management of programs and services aimed at improving quality of life and social integration.

Additional information

The Germà Tomàs Canet Foundation is an organization committed to equal opportunities and non-discrimination based on gender, age, marital status, ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. The Foundation respects and fosters a work environment that promotes diversity and the inclusion of people with disabilities.

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