Yverdon-les-Bains
Social Educators (80%) MNA Field - Fixed-term Contract
- 20 August 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
About the job
Join a meaningful mission supporting young beneficiaries.
Joining our team means becoming part of a committed organisation where support for beneficiaries is based on two strong values: openness and responsibility.
To strengthen our educational teams across various accommodation facilities in the canton of Vaud, we are recruiting:
Social Educators.
Salary scale : 7 (this scale applies to validated prerequisites, otherwise classification is at level -1)
Contract: Fixed-term contract (FTC - at the end of the FTC, if your profile matches, a permanent contract may be considered).
Work rate: 80%
Workplace: Eastern region, Northern Vaud region or Lausanne region
Start date: as soon as possible
Your role at the heart of our mission
In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and with internal and external partners, you are a key pillar to:
Provide a safe and caring living environment for young Unaccompanied Minors (MNA).
Encourage their autonomy and social integration to prepare their future.
Support them in achieving their personal projects and their transition to independent living.
Your main responsibilities
Support young people in their daily lives, from managing routine tasks to implementing their ambitions.
Maintain a harmonious organisation within the structure, respecting legal and institutional frameworks.
Propose and lead socio-educational activities to promote their collective development.
Collaborate with a network of key partners to enrich the support provided.
Manage administrative aspects related to beneficiary follow-up.
Let’s talk about you and your skills
You hold a HES diploma in social education (if foreign equivalent diploma, SEFRI recognition is mandatory)
You have at least 5 years’ experience with adolescents, ideally in an interdisciplinary context or collective accommodation.
You are passionate about migration and supporting young people in transition.
You know the canton of Vaud and have prior professional experience in the canton.
You are proficient in English or other languages (a valuable asset!).
You are familiar with common office tools and hold a driving licence (mandatory).
What we offer you:
A committed working environment
Excellent social benefits
Meaningful projects in a stimulating intercultural context
8 weeks’ paid holiday (and 9 weeks from age 50 onwards).
A recruitment process in 3 steps
An initial telephone interview with our HR team.
An interview with an educational structure manager and the recruitment officer.
An immersion day to concretely discover your future working environment.
By applying, you consent to us verifying the authenticity of your documents and agree to provide a full criminal record at the end of the recruitment process
Do you identify with this mission?
We look forward to receiving your application and building a supportive future together.
All applications are handled directly by our Recruitment team. We do not collaborate with recruitment agencies or firms for this position