Child Friendly Space Play Facilitator

Are you passionate about creating safe and supportive spaces for children? Do you believe in the power of play to help young minds grow and heal?

SOS Children's Villages Belgium is looking for a Child Friendly Space Play Facilitator to join our team at Klein Kasteeltje/Petit Château, Fedasil center. In this role, you will help provide a warm and structured environment where children (ages 3–6) can play, explore, express themselves, and feel safe.

Working alongside another Play Facilitator and under the guidance of a project coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting children from migrant backgrounds, fostering their emotional well-being, and creating meaningful play experiences.

If you have a background in pedagogy, psychology, or social work, a sensitive and child-centered approach, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!

📅 Application deadline: February 23
📩 Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

As a Play Facilitator you will be responsible for:

Preparation of the play materials for children from 3 till 6 years old
Organizing the intake sessions for the new families
Supporting a group of children (maximum 5 children) during the free play
Organizing opening and closing routine for the play activity
Providing a report about the group activity and your observations about children’ emotional condition and play preferences
Keeping the Child Friendly Space orderly and clean
Taking active part during the team supervisions
Establishing and supporting connection with the Fedasil workers and other partners

You have the following profile & skills:

You have education in pedagogy, psychology or social work
You can work in a challenging environment
You have experience for working with small children
You can offer them a listening ear and identify their basic needs with warmth and sensitivity.
You believe that following the children’s lead is the best way to help them to develop
You can inspire play; create space and time for many kinds of playful activities and adapt your role to match when children take the new challenge
You can help children to self-regulate and express their feelings
You like to keep everything orderly and clean
You speak English and French
Any extra language is a plus

Our offer:

We offer a part-time 50% until 31.12.2025 (might be renewable).

Salary conditions according to Joint Committee 319.01.

Starting date: ASAP

Are you interested? Send your CV and cover letter by the 23th of February to [email protected]