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Social Educator

On-site in Barcelonès·Added 5 days ago (last checked 19 Oct)

Overview

Salary
€26,528 a year

About €1,740 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Barcelonès
Hours
38 hours a week
Education
University degree

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This job advert was originally written in Catalan.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Completed degree in social education.

  • Certificate of no criminal record for sexual offences.

  • Proactivity, communication skills, and teamwork.

Nice to have

  • Valuable experience in care for children at risk.

  • Holding a disability certificate of 33% or more will be valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Salary: €26,527.81 gross/year + night shift and/or weekend bonuses (Collective Agreement).

  • BENESTARUM Program💆♀️🧘♂️: aimed at the emotional and physical support of employees (psychology, physiotherapy, nutrition, etc.)

  • Flexible Compensation Plan🎓🍽👩⚕️

  • Suara Club of Benefits: corporate discounts 🛍

  • Continuous training 📚

  • Career Plans and internal promotion 🚀

The role

What you'll do

  • Direct care and socio-educational support.

  • Design, implementation, and evaluation of the individualized educational project (IEP).

  • Collaboration in interdisciplinary teams.

  • Promoting habits related to hygiene, nutrition, time management, and coexistence.

  • Conflict mediation and emotional support.

  • Action in crisis situations using educational and communication tools.

  • Application of action protocols to ensure a safe environment.

  • Preparation of reports, observations, and daily logs.

  • Ensuring compliance with institutional protocols and educational documentation.

How you'll work

  • Maternity cover.

  • Working hours: 38 hours/week.

  • Schedule: Mondays from 7am to 3pm; Tuesdays from 12pm to 6pm; Wednesdays holiday; Thursdays from 7am to 3pm; Fridays from 6:30am to 5:30pm and one weekend a month from 9am to 9pm

  • Start date: immediate.

  • Work location: Barcelona.

About Suara Cooperativa

Suara Cooperativa is a social services cooperative based in Barcelona, Spain, providing care and support services for vulnerable groups including the elderly, children, youth, and people with disabilities. With a strong presence across Catalonia, it operates residential homes, day centers, home care services, and community programs, employing thousands of professionals in the social and healthcare sectors.

Suara is deeply rooted in the Catalan social economy and offers a collaborative, mission-driven work environment. For international professionals, it provides opportunities in caregiving, social education, nursing, psychology, and physiotherapy, primarily requiring Catalan and/or Spanish language skills. The cooperative model emphasizes worker participation and social impact, making it an attractive employer for those committed to public service and community welfare.

Industry
Social Services
Founded
2016
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona, Badalona, Sant Boi de Llobregat and 25 more
Website
suara.coop

Good to know if you are moving

  • Suara is a worker cooperative, meaning employees can become members and participate in democratic decision-making.
  • Most roles require fluency in Catalan and Spanish, as services are delivered in these languages.
  • The cooperative operates primarily in Catalonia, with offices and services across Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona.
  • It offers a wide range of roles in social care, healthcare, and education, suitable for professionals with relevant qualifications.
  • As a social economy entity, Suara prioritizes social impact over profit, offering a purpose-driven work environment.

In their own words

About the company & team

Suara Cooperativa is a social initiative and non-profit company, with 40 years of experience in caring for people, with 5,000 professionals.

We carry out our activities in the areas of social services, care for dependents, childhood and families, health and wellbeing, the elderly, education and training, and employment and work, among others.

Additional information

  • Collaborative work environment👩🏼🤝🧑🏻

  • Innovative, close-knit, participatory, and socially responsible culture. 🤸♀️🤝🌏

At Suara Cooperativa, we foster diverse and inclusive work environments. All applications will be considered without distinction of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, or disability status.

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