INGESA Announces 2 Social Worker Positions 2026: Requirements and Selection Process

Key data

The National Institute of Health Management (INGESA) announces 2 permanent statutory personnel positions in the Social Worker category under the Public Employment Offer 2026. The resolution, published in the BOE on October 29, 2026 (reference BOE-A-2026-22649), activates a selective process through competitive examination in open access that includes a reserve for persons with disabilities.

INGESA manages health services in the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, which determines the destination of the announced positions. This is an opportunity to access a permanent position in the National Health System (SNS) in a territory with specific health management characteristics.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution regulates a selective process to fill 2 permanent statutory personnel positions in the Social Worker category within health institutions managed by INGESA. The key aspects of the process are:

The competitive examination combines an examination phase (knowledge tests) with a competition phase (merit evaluation). The condition of not holding a homologous position in the SNS is an access requirement: those who already hold a Social Worker position in any SNS health service cannot participate in this open access.

Economic and operational impact

For applicants, the main direct costs of the process are the participation fees, whose exact amount is not specified in the resolution summary but are mandatory for all candidates who do not accredit a recognized legal exemption (such as unemployment, disability, or other causes provided for in state fee regulations).

From the perspective of opportunity cost, accessing a permanent statutory personnel position in the SNS implies job stability, remuneration regulated by the statutory framework for health personnel and agreements of each administration, and the possibility of participating in transfer competitions once the position is consolidated.

The destination in Ceuta or Melilla may entail specific remuneration supplements for residence in autonomous cities, an aspect that candidates should consider in their decision to participate.

Who does it affect?

• Graduates and diploma holders in Social Work seeking to access a permanent position in the SNS.
• Spanish or community citizens who meet the required nationality requirements.
• Social work professionals who do not already hold a homologous position in any SNS health service.
• Persons with disabilities who wish to access through the reserve quota included in the announcement.
• Applicants willing to work in Ceuta or Melilla, given that the positions correspond to health institutions managed by INGESA in those territories.

It does not directly affect private companies or human resources managers in the private sector. The impact is individual for social work professionals who meet the profile.

Practical example

A professional with a Degree in Social Work obtained in 2022, Spanish nationality, and without a permanent position in any SNS health service, decides to apply for this announcement. Her process would be as follows:

1. Verifies that she meets all requirements: qualification (Degree in Social Work), Spanish nationality, and absence of a homologous position in the SNS. She meets all three.
2. Accesses the INGESA electronic office or the portal enabled for the announcement and completes the application exclusively by electronic means (paper applications are not accepted).
3. Pays the corresponding participation fees, unless she accredits a legal exemption cause (for example, unemployment status if provided for in the applicable fee regulations).
4. Prepares both the examination phase (knowledge tests specific to the Social Worker category) and the competition phase (collection and accreditation of merits: professional experience, training, etc.).
5. If she passes the process, she accesses a permanent statutory personnel position in a health institution in Ceuta or Melilla managed by INGESA.

What should applicants do now?

1. Verify access requirements: Confirm that you have a Degree or Diploma in Social Work, the required Spanish or community nationality, and that you do not hold a homologous position in the SNS.
2. Consult the BOE for application deadlines: The resolution published on October 29, 2026 (BOE-A-2026-22649) contains the bases and exact deadline for submitting applications. Access directly to the official source to not miss the deadline.
3. Prepare the electronic application: Have a digital certificate, electronic ID or cl@ve to be able to submit the application through the only admitted channel: electronic means.
4. Review fee exemptions: Check if you meet any legal exemption cause before paying the participation fees.
5. Collect and accredit merits: For the competition phase, gather documentary evidence of professional experience in the SNS or other fields, specific training, and any other merit that may be valued according to the announcement bases.
6. Evaluate the destination: The positions are linked to health institutions in Ceuta and Melilla. Assess geographic availability before submitting your candidacy.

Official source

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Notice: This article is purely informational in nature 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-2026-22649