Fuerteventura Island Council opens tender to manage 132 places at Puerto del Rosario care home and day centre

The contract increases the total number of places to 132, with residential places rising from 90 to 97 while the 30 day places and five family respite places remain unchanged.

The new contract promotes a more person-centred model, with individualised care and a comprehensive approach tailored to each service user. It also includes a family respite programme at the Josefina Plá Day Centre in the municipality of La Oliva.

The number of professionals providing the service will also rise from 88 to 97, with new roles being added to create a larger multidisciplinary team. These include a psychologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, care worker, Tasoc and administrative assistant, among others.

The services will include accommodation, meals, support with daily living activities and personal care, monitoring and protection, a service to promote personal autonomy, healthcare, social care, prevention and promotion services, leisure and free-time activities, physical activities and sport, continuity of learning, and transport, among others.

The deadline for submitting applications is 9 November. Full details are available at: https://sede.cabildofuer.es/ eAdmin/PerfilContratante.do? action=verPublicaciones

This new contract follows the recent tender for the Island Residence and Day Centres for people with intellectual disabilities who require support. That contract also increases the number of professionals in this field, and its deadline is 16 October.