Qualified Social Educator (M/F) - Sagittaire - 50% - 9-month Fixed-term Contract

About the job

Eben-Hézer Lausanne has been welcoming and supporting people with intellectual disabilities for 125 years. It promotes a positive view of people with disabilities and applies its expertise to support their participation and inclusion in society. Eben-Hézer Lausanne is part of the Eben-Hézer Foundation, a private law organisation, non-profit and recognised as being of public interest.

To complete the SAGITTAIRE educational team, a living space for 7 residents with intellectual disabilities with or without associated disorders, we are looking for a qualified Social Educator (M/F) at a 50% activity rate, fixed-term contract of 9 months.

Mission

You contribute to the well-being of the residents, ensuring them the greatest possible autonomy in their journey and a living environment that meets their needs and desires. You guarantee daily educational support. You aim to increase and maintain their skills; you support them in their social and institutional integration. This mission is carried out within a multidisciplinary team and in active collaboration with the social network.

Responsibilities

Design and implement individual and collective socio-educational support.

Develop educational strategies adapted to the different needs of the residents (intellectual disability with or without associated disorders).

Work in an interdisciplinary manner to address complex and heterogeneous issues.

Encourage the integration of the resident's family and close ones in the development and monitoring of their individual project. Actively collaborate with internal and external networks.

Participate in the selection, organisation and facilitation of leisure and recreational activities.

Carry out administrative tasks related to the residents and the educational team.

Desired Profile

CFC ASE, ES or HES diploma in specialised education.

Significant experience in supporting people with intellectual disabilities with or without associated disorders.

Interest in personalised support and regular coordination of group activities.

Strong motivation for developing new educational initiatives and interest in diversifying skills.

Ease in teamwork and communication, sharing tasks.

Driving licence B essential.

Work Environment

We offer the opportunity to participate in the development of a major institution, to face challenges and, through continuous training, to develop your skills.

Conditions according to the collective labour agreement in the Vaud parapublic social sector.

Fixed-term contract of 9 months: from 1 September 2026 to 31 May 2027.

Irregular hours, weekend work according to rota.

Start date: 1 September 2026

Contact person: Ms Sarah Mann, HR Specialist, 021 558 25 63

Application

Have we aroused your interest?

As all our applications are processed electronically, please apply exclusively via the website https://recrutement.eben-hezer.ch.

We look forward to receiving your application.