Uplyft are seeking an experienced Senior Family Support Worker to deliver high-quality case management and early intervention services to families with children aged 0–12 years.
About Uplyft
Uplyft (formerly Wanslea) is a leading provider of services for children, young people, and families across Western Australia. Founded in 1943, we have now expanded to offer a wide range of programs and services that support children, young people and families at
every stage of life.
Why join Uplyft?
At Uplyft, your work makes a real difference. You won’t just have a job — you will support children, young people, and families, helping to build safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.
We value people who bring their whole selves to work. Our team reflects our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, where differences are celebrated and every voice matters.
Joining Uplyft means being part of a professional, purpose-driven organisation where your skills, ideas, and compassion help transform lives every day.
- Fixed Term part-time position until 30/06/2027 (30 hours per week)
- Based at our Bentley Office with free parking on site
- Salary starting from $102,569.10 per annum plus superannuation
- Opportunity to salary package
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Additional paid break between Christmas and New Year
- Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Amazing people and rewarding team culture with highly capable and welcoming colleagues
About the Role
As the Senior Family Support Worker, you will provide early intervention and case management support to families with children aged 0–12 years. Working from a strengths-based, family-centred approach, you will build positive relationships with parents, children and caregivers to strengthen parenting skills, support child wellbeing and help families achieve their goals.
You will deliver tailored parenting support, coordinate referrals to appropriate services, and engage families through community activities and events that promote positive parenting and early intervention.
About You
You’ll be passionate about supporting children and families and bring the following skills and experience:
- Diploma in Community Services, Human Services or a related qualification (or higher).
- Experience working with parents and carers, delivering parenting education and family support.
- Sound knowledge of child development, family functioning, behaviour management and trauma-informed practice.
- Strong case management, relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- A commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practice, with an understanding of the impacts of intergenerational trauma on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and families.
Apply Now
Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter addressing the full selection criteria as provided in the Position Description.
For any queries please contact Skye Upton on 08 9245 2441.
To learn more about Uplyft visit: http://www.uplyft.org.au.
Applications close: 17/07/2026
Uplyft reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your
application as soon as possible.
Uplyft encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in regards to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, family or carer responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.
Uplyft is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
