Your responsibilities, at the heart of our mission

• Support children in their daily lives, promoting their well-being and healthy development in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team

• Propose and lead specific activities for children taking into account their age, development and individual needs

• Guide and support parents during possible visits

• Participate in the development and implementation of the socio-educational concept

• Maintain a harmonious organisation within the home, respecting legal and institutional frameworks

• Manage administrative aspects related to the monitoring of children

• Collaborate effectively with network partners, particularly placement services

• Contribute to the smooth running of the home by undertaking cross-functional and logistical tasks

We offer you

• A position within a foundation with an innovative spirit that implements participatory approaches

• Attention to the well-being of employees

• A varied and stimulating work environment

• Clinical supervision

• Encouragement for individual training

• Attractive working conditions according to the Social Vaud CCT

Let’s talk about you and your skills

• You hold a diploma as a social educator HES, ES, Curative Pedagogy (if foreign equivalent diploma, SEFRI recognition mandatory),

• You have at least 5 years of confirmed professional experience in child protection, including 3 years in early childhood,

• You have already worked in residential care and have experience working in networks and with families in difficulty,

• You are familiar with child development, care of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and the Vaud child protection network,

• You are recognised for your empathy, stress management and ability to work in a team,

• You hold a full driving licence.

Workplace

Cilaos Home

Route de Rolle 1A

1162 St-Prex

Start date

As soon as possible

Application deadline

10 July 2026

Disclosure of any criminal record is required for this position. Please send your complete application file (cover letter, CV, work certificates, diplomas, copy of work permit if applicable and driving licence) and a passport photo.

Please note that only candidates whose profile matches the job requirements will receive a response.

For any further information, you can contact Mr Martin Guyon, Head of the Cilaos home, at the telephone number +41 21 552 44 50