Social Referent at 45%

Ref 2581518 | Date: 28 Sept 2026

Fondation Balcons du Lac

The Fondation Balcons du Lac brings together the EMS Les Palmiers in Montreux, the EMS Résidence Les Laurelles in Territet, the EMS Les Rosiers in Blonay, two temporary reception centers in Montreux and Villeneuve, as well as adapted housing with support in Blonay. It employs approximately 180 collaborators across all sectors.

In order to complete our team of SAMS (Structures d’accompagnement médico-sociales) in our LADA (Logement adaptés avec accompagnement) structure in Blonay, we wish to hire for an indefinite period

Social Referent at 45%

Your mission:

As a social referent, you are a reference person for the tenants and actively contribute to enabling them to live at home in a secure, convivial environment that promotes autonomy.

In this context, you:

• Welcome new tenants, inform them about the functioning of the LADA, and support them in their move-in;
• Develop a relationship of trust based on listening, availability, and respect for each person's autonomy;
• Identify needs or difficulties encountered by tenants and direct them, when necessary, toward the appropriate benefits and services;
• Ensure coordination with the various partners of the social, medico-social, and health networks, notably the CMS and other home providers;
• Ensure a regular presence with the tenants and contribute to offering them a secure living environment;
• Promote social relations, conviviality, and the participation of tenants in the life of the residence;
• Design and organize socio-cultural activities and animations adapted to the interests and needs of the tenants and contribute to prevention and health promotion actions, notably around fall prevention, physical activity, nutrition, safety, or the maintenance of social ties;
• Promote self-organization and the involvement of tenants in collective life;
• Support neighborhood dynamics and intervene as a resource person in case of difficulties or conflicts, prioritizing prevention and mediation;
• Provide, when necessary, occasional administrative or practical support, respecting the limits of the function and in complementarity with existing services;
• Ensure the management and use of the community space, notably in connection with the proposed activities;
• Participate in supervision meetings within the institution and in continuous training related to the exercise of the function within the LADA.

Your profile (F or H):

• CFC in socio-é or equivalent;
• Driver's license;
• Experience in the field of the elderly;
• Marked interest in supporting elderly people and maintaining their autonomy;
• Interpersonal ease and ability to create a relationship of trust with people of different backgrounds and needs;
• Ability to work independently;
• Good organizational skills;
• Dynamic, open, and benevolent personality, with a real sense of responsibility;
• Good IT skills and especially knowledge of standard professional software in the field (DIR, etc…).

We offer you:

A pleasant working environment, open to continuous improvement and training, in a Foundation that complies with the CCT of the Vaudois semi-public health sector.

Start date: immediately or to be agreed

Information: Mme Mélissa Russi, HR Manager,

We look forward to receiving your complete file (Cover letter, CV, work certificates, copy of diploma) until 28 October 2026, via our job-up advertisement.

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