This Social Security initiative aims to bolster the provincial workforce by adding 56 new positions. It follows the establishment of nationally approved venues intended to strengthen this service and responds to long-standing pressures from deficit-reduction measures implemented after the previous crisis. These changes have prevented further reductions in staff, even as some officers retired.
As reported by the government on Monday, the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Immigration approved a shift in the employment relationship within the Ministry, its Administrative Agencies, and the Social Security Joint Services. A total of 1,615 jobs will be created immediately to enhance citizen service. Of these, 127 will go to the Community of Valencia, with 56 for Alicante, 21 for Castellón, and 50 for Valencia.
This adjustment represents a 7.42 percent increase in headcount across the system, with the National Social Security Institute and the Social Security General Treasury recording an 8.43 percent rise. It marks the first net expansion of Social Security staffing in the last decade.
Nationwide, the 1,615 new roles comprise 645 positions in subgroup A2 and 970 in subgroup C1. In the first phase, these roles will be filled by temporary officials, whose recruitment will proceed immediately.
The staff boost is part of a broader shock plan by Social Security designed to address shortages caused by the austerity measures implemented during the financial crisis and to strengthen citizen care.
According to Borja Suárez, the Minister of Social Security and Pensions, there is political will to find solutions. He noted at the latest General Assembly meeting that the organization has faced ongoing reform since the start of the last decade, focusing on fortifying its structure and modernizing its tools and personnel. The National Institute of Social Security completed a recent milestone, signaling continued efforts to better serve the public.
Social Security posted a deficit of 287 million by August
The plan also sets two additional milestones for the year. The first is a macro initiative to fill vacancies that will bring hundreds of new personnel into service. The second is a reform of the selection process aimed at drastically reducing the administrative time needed to recruit new career officers, thereby enabling quicker reinforcements for Social Security.
In practice, critics have argued that pandemic-era restrictions have altered how citizens access services. With many appointments required in advance, online booking and streamlined processes are essential to ensure that appointments remain visible and accessible to the public. This shift emphasizes the need for responsive, timely service delivery.
All figures reflect the strategic objective of strengthening services and ensuring continuity in public support. The ongoing reforms are intended to improve efficiency, reduce wait times for citizens, and stabilize staffing levels as public demand evolves.
At the heart of these developments lies a commitment to modernization that aligns with contemporary workforce standards. By expanding employment through targeted postings and reorganizing administrative structures, Social Security aims to deliver reliable, accessible service across all regions, including major communities such as Valencia, Alicante, Castellón, and beyond. The overarching goal is to create a resilient system capable of meeting current and future needs with greater speed and effectiveness. (Source: Government statements on related ministries and agencies)