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Social Educator

On-site in Barcelonès·Added today (last checked 11 Nov)

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Salary
€26,528 a year

About €1,740 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Barcelonès
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 caring for people experiencing homelessness.

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

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Offer: Vacancy.

  • Working hours: 38 hours/week.

  • Schedule: · Monday to Friday. Alternating mornings and afternoons from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm and afternoons from 2:15 pm to 9:45 pm.

  • Salary: €26,527.81 Gross/annual + night shift premium + assessment and diagnosis premium

  • Start date: November 2026.

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.

The role

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

We develop our activity in the fields of social services, dependency care, childhood and families, well-being and health, the elderly, education and training, and employment and work, among others

An Integral Care Centre (CAI) for people in situations of homelessness is a public or subsidized social services facility. Our objective is to offer comprehensive and multidisciplinary social care, fully oriented towards the personal recovery, social inclusion, and promotion of autonomy of people who find themselves in street situations.

What you'll do

  • Coordinate and monitor the improvement plans agreed upon with the person being assisted and, if applicable, with their external referents, ensuring compliance with the established objectives.

  • Carry out coordination for the exploration, assessment, and intervention of cases, as well as monitor the resources and services involved in the development of the improvement plan.

  • Accompany and provide support to the persons being assisted in the management of procedures, guidance, and necessary advice to favor their improvement process.

  • Develop direct care interventions from a socio-educational perspective, in accordance with the objectives and actions defined in the improvement plan.

  • Prepare social reports and technical documentation, when necessary, to facilitate referral and coordination with other resources or services.

  • Manage and coordinate the general functioning of the service and the team, ensuring adequate organization of activities, conflict resolution, and attention to the needs of the persons being assisted.

  • Supervise and guarantee the proper functioning of the different spaces of the center, maintaining a global and transversal vision of the service.

  • Use tools and instruments for diagnosis, assessment, and intervention recording (databases, computer applications, SSM-CAT, among others) to facilitate the monitoring and evaluation of cases.

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

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.
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