Community Support Worker - School Holiday Programme - Hamilton

Spectrum Care; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Care in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a fixed-term, full-time Community Support Worker to run the School Holiday Programme. You will join a team dedicated to creating a safe, engaging space for children with learning disabilities during school breaks.

Ideal candidates are empathetic, reliable, energetic, and capable of assisting with personal cares while supporting children to participate in meaningful activities and daily routines in the community.

Qualifications

• Committed and passionate for supporting people with disabilities to live great lives.
• Ability to communicate effectively and supportive with colleagues and the people you support.
• Empathy and willingness to assist with personal cares such as bathing, dressing and toileting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate meaningful activities for children during the school holidays.
• Support children to engage in a variety of tasks.
• Maintain a safe, secure and healthy space for children with learning disabilities.
• Report to the Programme Leader on progress and needs.

Skills

Disability support passion

Communication skills

Energetic & fun-loving

First Aid Cert

Job description

Our School Holiday Program is all about fun activities in a safe and positive environment. Our team of support workers ensure that all children are catered for and active participation is achieved.

• Fixed term, Fulltime commencing
• Mon - Fri
• 8am - 4pm

As a Community Support Worker in one of our School Holiday Programmes, you will work as part of a team, dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe, secure and healthy space, where children with a learning disability can spend time in the holidays. Reporting to the Programme Leader, you will facilitate meaningful activities and support children to engage in a variety of tasks.

These are fixed term contracts which coincide with the school holidays.

If you're interested in supporting people to develop self-confidence and independence, and live their lives of choice, lives like any other, in their own communities, then we want to hear from you today!

Skills & Experience

• Committed and passionate for supporting people with disabilities to live great lives
• Ability to communicate effectively and supportively with your colleagues and the people you support
• Empathy and willingness to support people with their personal cares, such as bathing, dressing and toileting

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Willing to support people with disabilities
• Reliability, Commitment, and Passion for working alongside people
• We are looking for vibrant, energetic people who enjoy having fun
• Ability to multi task and having confidence around children
• A First Aid Cert

Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.

Job Details

• Reference # 43279
• Location(s) Hamilton
• Expertise Community Support Worker
• Work type(s) Fixed term
• Hours per week Availability Day shifts
• More details (document) Community Support Worker - School Holiday Programme V2.doc CSW Practical Responsibilities List
• Closes on 19 Nov 2026 23:59
• Posted on 19 Oct 2026