Fondation La Pouponnière et l'Abri
Lausanne - Internats L'Abri et La Pyramide
Emergency Residential Educator between 80% and 90%
- 27 October 2026
- 80 – 90%
- Lausanne - Internats L'Abri et La Pyramide
Job summary
Join La Pouponnière et l’Abri in Lausanne, a caring foundation for children.
Tasks
- Ensure the well-being of 10-12 children aged 0-6 in care.
- Support children daily and foster their development.
- Collaborate with parents and partners for effective care.
Skills
- Social educator diploma or related Bachelor/Master required.
- Strong teamwork and networking skills essential.
- Excellent listening, empathy, and organizational abilities needed.
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About the job
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 residential homes, the Mother-Child Educational Reception (AEME), the Meeting Space Service Unit (UPER).
Emergency Residential Educator between 80% and 90%
Tasks 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; ensure the relationship with parents regarding the daily care of the child
- Observe and assess 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
- Proven and recognised experience in educational work in residential care with children and their families
- Ability to work in a team and network 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 structure, 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 15 November 2026, by clicking below on the Apply button.
