9 Positions in Catarroja: Social Educator and Social Worker Competitive Exams 2026

Key data

If you have a degree in Social Education or Social Work and are looking for public employment in the Valencian Community, this call from the Municipality of Catarroja opens 9 stable positions in the Special Administration scale, Technical subscale. The Resolution of July 31, 2026 was published in the BOE on September 9, 2026, which activates the application deadline calculation.

The process is structured as a competitive examination, the usual modality in local public employment that combines an examination phase (theoretical and/or practical tests) with a competition phase (merit evaluation). Details on syllabi, scoring scales and specific requirements are contained in the bases published in the Official Bulletin of the Province of Valencia.

What does this call establish?

The call details the exact distribution of the 9 positions between two professional profiles and two access modalities:

All positions belong to the Special Administration scale, Technical subscale, which means that specific university qualifications are required for each profile (Degree or equivalent in Social Education or Social Work, as appropriate).

The reservation of 1 position for persons with disabilities in the Social Educator shift complies with state regulations for public employment access for this group, guaranteeing the legally established reserve quota.

The complete bases —including participation requirements, syllabus, scoring system for the competition phase and applicable scales— were published in the Official Bulletin of the Province of Valencia, no. 142, July 28, 2026. It is essential to consult them before submitting your application.

Operational impact: positions and shifts

For candidates, the most relevant operational aspects are:

• Application deadline: 20 working days from September 9, 2026 (day following publication in the BOE). The calculation excludes Saturdays, Sundays and national and local holidays.
• Modality: Competitive examination, with examination phase (eliminatory) and competition phase (merits). The weight of each phase is detailed in the provincial bases.
• Access for persons with disabilities: 1 position reserved in the Social Educator profile. Candidates opting for this shift must prove their status as a person with disabilities and compatibility with job performance.
• Reference bases: Official Bulletin of the Province of Valencia, no. 142, July 28, 2026. They contain the requirements, syllabus and applicable scales.

From the perspective of the Municipality of Catarroja, this call represents the filling of 9 positions in the social services area, strengthening the municipal technical staff in high-demand profiles in the local public sector.

Who does it affect?

• Graduates in Social Education (Degree or equivalent) aspiring to local public employment in the Valencian Community.
• Graduates in Social Work (Degree or equivalent) in the same situation.
• Persons with disabilities with qualifications in Social Education, who can apply for the reserved position in a specific shift.
• Active exam candidates already preparing syllabi for social services in local administration.
• Human resources advisors and management firms advising candidates in public employment processes.
• Third sector entities competing for the same professional profile and potentially seeing reduced candidate supply in the local labor market.

Practical example

A person with a Degree in Social Work, resident in the Valencia metropolitan area, who has been working in a local NGO for two years and wants to access stable public employment, can submit their application for the 4 Social Worker positions in open competition called by the Municipality of Catarroja.

Their immediate roadmap would be:

1. Download the bases from the Official Bulletin of the Province of Valencia, no. 142, July 28, 2026, to verify that you meet the qualification requirements and are not disqualified from exercising public functions.
2. Calculate the exact application deadline: 20 working days from September 10, 2026 (day following publication in the BOE on September 9).
3. Prepare the documentation required in the bases (qualifications, ID, proof of merits for the competition phase) and submit the application within the deadline.

If they also had recognized a disability equal to or greater than 33% and their qualification was in Social Education, they could apply for the position reserved for persons with disabilities, competing in a specific shift with fewer candidates.

What should you do now?

1. Download the complete bases from the Official Bulletin of the Province of Valencia, no. 142, July 28, 2026. That's where the exact requirements, syllabus and scales are: it's the reference document, not the BOE.
2. Calculate your application deadline: 20 working days from September 10, 2026. Don't confuse working days with calendar days: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays don't count.
3. Verify that you meet the requirements for qualifications (Degree in Social Education or Social Work, depending on the position) and other access conditions contained in the bases.
4. Prepare your merits for the competition phase: professional experience, complementary training and other merits valued according to the scale in the bases. Gather documentary proof in advance.
5. If you have recognized disabilities (equal to or greater than 33%) and qualifications in Social Education, consider applying for the reserved shift: compete with fewer candidates for 1 specific position.
6. Submit your application within the deadline through the channel indicated in the bases (in-person or electronic, as established by the Municipality of Catarroja).

Official source

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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-18845