Psychomotor Therapist (M/F)

About the job

Private foundation, recognised as being of public utility, Perceval is committed to supporting people with disabilities (children, adolescents and adults) by offering schooling, training, work, care and living spaces. It supports the development of their autonomy, freedom and well-being, within an adapted and secure environment, thanks to qualified, responsible and caring staff.

The Perceval Foundation is looking for a psychomotor therapist (M/F)

Your mission

Within a multidisciplinary team, you work with children presenting various types of disabilities and contribute to their overall development, well-being and autonomy.

Your main tasks will notably include:

• Conducting psychomotor assessments and clinical observations to identify the skills, difficulties and specific needs of each child
• Implementing individual and/or small group psychomotor therapy sessions, adapted to the abilities and objectives of each child
• Working on the different psychomotor dimensions: gross and fine motor skills, balance, coordination, body schema, spatio-temporal orientation, praxis, muscle tone, tonic-emotional regulation and attentional capacities
• Promoting the development of autonomy, self-confidence and the skills necessary for the child’s participation in their various living environments
• Adapting therapeutic proposals to the sensory, motor, cognitive and relational particularities of each child
• Participating in the development and monitoring of individualised projects
• Collaborating closely with the various professionals working with the child: educators, teachers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech therapists, psychologists, doctors, etc.
• Communicating with families and participating in discussions about the child’s needs
• Ensuring observations, transmissions and reports necessary for the follow-up of care

Profile sought

We are looking for a person who:

• Holds a psychomotor therapist diploma recognised in Switzerland allowing professional practice Ideally has initial experience with children with disabilities
• Appreciates working in a multidisciplinary team
• Is creative in finding suitable mediations and activities
• Has good observation, clinical analysis and adaptation skills
• Demonstrates kindness, patience and a professional attitude that promotes the child’s skills
• Experience with children presenting neurodevelopmental disorders, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder or motor difficulties is an asset

We offer you

• Integration within a multidisciplinary team committed to supporting children with disabilities
• A 40% workload, to be defined according to the service’s needs and availability;
• Integration within a multidisciplinary team committed to supporting children with disabilities;
• A working environment that encourages collaboration, clinical exchange and skills development;
• The possibility to offer varied psychomotor mediations adapted to the children’s projects;
• A work environment focused on respecting each child’s pace, needs and potential.

We provide

• A rewarding activity as well as an exciting challenge, within an institution in constant development, centred on respect and human dignity and located in a privileged natural setting.
• A pleasant working environment in a unique setting and attractive conditions based on the Vaud Social CCT.
• An interesting and varied continuing education offer to support your professional development.

Work rate: 20-40%

Start date: Immediate or to be agreed

Application deadline: 30 October 2026