Social and Educational Assistant

A cantonal public law institution, the CNP is tasked with leading the health policy of the canton of Neuchâtel in the field of mental health, in collaboration with partner institutions. The CNP aims to rehabilitate patients suffering from mental disorders through the adoption of an integrated and community psychiatry model; it implements public policies for the promotion and prevention of mental health; it acts as a reference centre in the field of professional training and research in psychiatry.

The Department of Advanced Age is seeking, for its hospital unit F2, a:

Social and Educational Assistant

80-100%

You hold a Federal VET Diploma as a social and educational assistant and wish to work with an elderly population, within a recognised institution specialised in mental health.

As part of your role you will be expected to:

• Support patients in daily living activities
• Use and keep up to date quality documents related to patient support
• Organise therapeutic activities individually or in groups
• Encourage autonomy, personal expression and social interactions.
• Identify the needs, wishes and interests of patients
• Adapt interventions to the physical, mental, cognitive and social capacities of each individual.
• Lead and record individual notes following activities with patients
• Actively participate in patient assessments
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings
• Know, respect and apply procedures and associated documents related to your activity
• Ensure patient safety
• Express your viewpoint on matters relating to the socio-educational field

The main required skills are as follows:

• Hold a Federal VET Diploma as a social and educational assistant
• Knowledge of psychiatry would be an asset
• Be willing to cooperate within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate empathy and availability
• Adapt to change
• Have good listening skills
• Show discretion and respect confidentiality
• Be proactive and creative

Start date: Immediately or to be agreed

Workplace: Préfargier site, 2074 Marin-Epagnier

Work rate: 80-100%

Contract type: Fixed-term contract of up to six months

Application deadline: 20 October 2026

Contact persons: Fernanda Carrera Santos, Head Nurse of Department

Maureen Magnan, Sourcing and Recruitment Specialist

Complete application files (cover letter, CV, diplomas and work certificates, recognition) must be sent directly online.