Sociocultural Facilitator

Sociocultural Manager

At the Belle Saison Foundation, recognised as a public interest organisation, we have a clear mission: to provide humane, respectful and innovative support to those who need it most. Present throughout the La Côte region, our Foundation brings together 5 medico-social establishments (EMS), 4 temporary reception centres (CAT) and 3 adapted housing structures with support (LADA), offering a range of services tailored to each situation.

With us, Respect, Listening and Communication are lived daily. We act swiftly to respond to emergencies; we aim for performance to ensure quality, and we cultivate innovation and creativity to invent tomorrow’s solutions.

Joining the Belle Saison Foundation means becoming part of a committed, supportive team motivated by a single ambition: to improve the lives of our beneficiaries every day.

To ensure the management and development of its sociocultural services, the Belle Saison Foundation is seeking a Sociocultural Manager for all five of its medico-social establishments located in the La Côte region.

Under the supervision of the Director of Care and Support, you will ensure the organisation, coordination and development of the sociocultural sector, ensuring the quality and coherence of the services offered to residents.

Through your hands-on leadership, creativity and ability to unite, you will support the teams, develop synergies between establishments and actively contribute to providing a stimulating living environment that respects the needs and wishes of each resident.

Main activities:

• Lead and coordinate sociocultural services across all five EMS of the Foundation.
• Develop and harmonise professional practices while respecting the specificities of each establishment.
• Supervise, support and unite the sociocultural teams through a participative and hands-on management approach.
• Ensure a diverse and adapted range of activities that promote autonomy, social connection and quality of life for residents.
• Oversee the integration of animation projects into individualised support plans.
• Organise and coordinate institutional sociocultural events and projects.
• Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration with care, support, hospitality, catering and technical sectors.
• Develop trusting relationships with residents and their relatives, encouraging their participation in the life of the establishments.
• Monitor quality indicators, contribute to continuous improvement and ensure compliance with institutional requirements.
• Participate in recruitment, evaluations and the development of staff skills.
• Supervise team scheduling and ensure efficient use of human, material and financial resources.
• Contribute to institutional projects and develop partnerships that promote the EMS’s openness to their environment.

You possess:

• A HES or ES diploma in the social field or an equivalent and recognised qualification in Switzerland;
• At least 6 years of professional experience, including 3 years in EMS and 2 years in a coordination or team leadership role;
• Training in team management (POGE, federal team leader certificate, CAS in management or equivalent);
• Proven skills in leadership, team management and interdisciplinary coordination;
• Excellent organisational skills, autonomy and sense of responsibility;
• A creative, unifying spirit oriented towards developing innovative projects;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, listening ability and ease in managing complex situations;
• Good knowledge of elderly care and the Vaud health and social system;
• Additional training in gerontology or elderly care support (CAS, DAS), as well as corporate trainer training, are assets;
• A driving licence and a personal vehicle are essential.

We offer:

• A dynamic working environment;
• A support concept encouraging creativity and the development of professional and interdisciplinary skills;
• Attractive remuneration, in accordance with the Vaud SAN CCT;
• Opportunities for continuing education, within a training Foundation that actively supports skills development;
• Parking available at each site, at a low cost;
• A monthly credit for your purchases in our cafeterias;
• Meals at very advantageous rates;
• Sustainable mobility plan:
  • • Contribution to the half-fare CFF card,
    • Contribution to monthly or annual public transport subscriptions,
    • Subsidy for the purchase of an electric bicycle,
• Financial participation in your subscriptions (fitness, yoga, pilates, tennis, etc.);
• A high-performing and advantageous pension fund, to prepare for the future with peace of mind.

Interested?

Complete application (cover letter, CV, diplomas and work certificates) to be sent via Jobup only (Apply button).

More information: www.bellesaison.ch

The job title and the content of the advertisement apply equally to both female and male candidates.