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Social Worker for the Refugee Support Program

On-site in Manresa·Full-time·Added 27 days ago

Overview

Job details

  • Temporary contract

    Full-time hours.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Fundació Germà Tomàs Canet doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Manresa

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • University degree

    “Formació de grau/diplomat/da en Treball Social.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Workplace: Llar Sant Joan de Déu (Manresa, with functional mobility between facilities)

  • Working hours: Full-time (38 hours/week)

  • Type of contract: Permanent

  • Salary range: €27,568.12 gross per year (12 payments)

  • Start date: Immediate

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Support for groups in situations of vulnerability

  • Coordination with social services and local organizations

  • Individualized and family social intervention

  • Empathy and intercultural sensitivity

  • Person-centered orientation

  • Analytical thinking

  • Social assessment capacity

  • Teamwork and interdisciplinary coordination.

  • Communication

  • Proactivity and autonomy in case management.

  • Driving licence

  • Flexibility in working hours and for travel

  • Functional mobility between facilities

  • Professional association membership (or willingness to join)

Nice to have

Experience and/or additional training will be valued:

  • in human rights

  • migration and/or refuge

  • mental health

  • cultural or transcultural mediation

  • gender perspective

  • conflict management

Education & certifications

  • University degree/diploma in Social Work.

The role

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.

Currently, we are looking for two Social Workers for the Program for Care of Refugees. The mission of this position is to accompany people in situations of vulnerability, especially applicants or beneficiaries of international protection, with the aim of facilitating their social inclusion, personal autonomy, and access to resources and rights, promoting integration pathways and contributing to the improvement of their living conditions, in accordance with the values of the Hospital Order of Saint John of God.

Reporting to the Coordination, the responsibilities are:

What you'll do

  • Provide social support to the people served in their integration process.

  • Conduct intake and follow-up interviews.

  • Prepare the social assessment and identify needs and situations of vulnerability.

  • Monitor individualized work plans.

  • Prepare social reports.

  • Coordinate with social services, local organizations, and other professionals.

  • Participate in the management of shared spaces and ensure compliance with coexistence rules.

  • Supervise students on placement, where applicable.

  • Coordinate and monitor volunteering in collaboration with the person in charge.

  • Record information in computer applications and ensure their proper use.

  • Support the team as appropriate.

  • Participate in training activities and professional development spaces.

  • Ensure the good condition of physical spaces and equipment.

  • Assess referrals and manage actions prior to admission.

  • Provide information about the international protection system.

  • Conduct intake interviews in coordination with the social educator.

  • Prepare documentation and social reports for program access.

  • Develop, monitor, and update individualized work plans (IWP) in coordination with the social educator.

  • Identify situations of vulnerability and refer to specialized resources.

  • Process financial aid applications.

  • Manage, process resources, and monitor the needs of service users in relation to: o housing o coverage of basic needs o health o education o social network.

  • Ensure the proper functioning of the resource in terms of reception, coexistence, and use of spaces.

  • Ensure compliance with internal regulations and program protocols.

  • Participate in the facilitation of shared spaces.

  • Promote autonomy.

  • Coordinate with social services, organizations, and public administrations.

  • Participate in team meetings and technical coordination spaces.

  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in case follow-up, especially with the reference social educator.

  • Record and update information in the program's management tools.

  • Manage and follow up on case files in the SIRIA application.

  • Prepare social reports and technical documentation.

  • Draft program justification reports.

  • Support the development of group activities and community actions.

  • Carry out any tasks necessary for the proper functioning of the service.

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

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

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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