Social Assistant – Direct Care
The role provides direct support and accompaniment to people in social exclusion. It offers an indefinite contract with a part-time afternoon shift in Valencia.
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Previous experience in the social field.
Previous experience in night shifts and weekends.
Compulsory Secondary Education (E.S.O.)
Vocational Training in Sociocultural Services and Community
Immediate start.
Temporary contract for summer holiday substitution.
Full-time position.
Schedule: Monday to Sunday, afternoon shifts, weekends, and nights.
Base salary: 20,794.47 + night shift and holiday premiums as applicable (According to the III State Collective Agreement for Social Action and Intervention)
Your main mission will be to provide care to users based on requests for information, listening, advice, and support in emergencies during the shift hours.
Provide telephone and in-person assistance, controlling access, entries, and exits according to regulations and permits.
Supervise spaces and facilities: closing/opening doors, controlling lighting, boiler, television, and electrical elements.
Provide care to users during the night, including resolving incidents, basic support, and conflict management.
Act in emergencies, notifying health services when necessary.
Prepare and manage dining services (dinners/breakfasts), making packed meals, and communicating purchasing needs.
Administer prepared medication in the morning and check that no one remains on the floors.
Record requested packed meals as an alternative to dinners/breakfasts.
Communicate incidents to the team via the application or email and hand over the shift in the morning.
Compliance with instructions from the coordinator or management and participation in team meetings.
Sant Joan de Déu Serveis Socials València is a social services organization based in Valencia, Spain, dedicated to providing care and support to vulnerable populations, including children, youth, and families in challenging situations. As part of the broader Sant Joan de Déu network, a Catholic healthcare and social services organization with a long history, this entity operates residential centers and community programs focused on social inclusion and well-being. The organization employs a multidisciplinary team of social workers, educators, and administrative staff to deliver comprehensive care.
For international professionals, Sant Joan de Déu Serveis Socials València offers an opportunity to work in the social sector in Spain, with roles that require strong Spanish language skills and often a recognized social work or related qualification. The organization values a person-centered approach and provides a supportive work environment, though it is primarily a local entity with limited international exposure. Its presence is centered in Valencia, making it an option for those seeking to live in a Mediterranean city while contributing to meaningful social causes.
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