Description

The La Pouponnière Foundation and the Shelter in Lausanne aim to work in favour of children, particularly young children and their families, notably by welcoming them within the framework of its nine institutions: five child life centres (CVE), two emergency reception residential homes, the Mother-Child Educational Reception (AEME), the Meeting Space Service Unit (UPER).

To complete our teams at the L'Abri and La Pyramide Residential Homes, we are looking for:

Missions and Responsibilities

• Ensure the protection and well-being of a group of 10 to 12 children, aged 0 to 6 years, placed by the DGEJ or SCTP
• Welcome and support the children in their daily lives
• Observe and assess parental skills; maintain the relationship with parents regarding the daily care of the child
• Observe and evaluate the development of the children and the parent-child dynamics
• Work in a network with various partners

Profile Sought

• Diploma as a social educator, childhood educator, or other Bachelor or Master related to the field of activity
• Proven and recognised experience in educational work in residential care with children and their families
• Aptitude for teamwork and networking in an emergency reception context
• Good personal organisation, autonomy, analytical and synthesis skills, excellent adaptability and priority management
• Excellent listening skills and empathy
• Driving licence
• Clean criminal record

Working Conditions

• Opportunity to work in a modern facility, benefiting from a pleasant, rich and varied environment, with dynamic and autonomous teams
• Possibility to participate in the development of the sector and share a wealth of human contacts
• Advantages of a large organisation (resource persons, opportunities for continuing education, etc.)

Start date: to be agreed

If, like our foundation, you wish to cultivate the values of integrity, team spirit, professionalism, innovation and development, respect and humanity, we invite you to send your complete application (cover letter, CV, work certificates and diplomas) by 5 July 2026, by clicking below on the Apply button.