Description Uplyft are searching for an experienced Case Worker with a background in social work or allied mental health, who is passionate about supporting families with complex needs and delivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed services.
About Uplyft Uplyft (formerly Wanslea) is a leading provider of services for children, young people, and families across Western Australia.
Founded in ****, we have now expanded to offer a wide range of programs and services that support children, young people 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.
At Uplyft, we're committed to cultivating a healthy, positive and growth enabling environment.
We are proud of our wide-ranging benefits available to this role including: Fixed term part-time position until 30/06/2028 (22.5 hours per week) Based at our Bentley Office with free parking on site Salary starting from $107,****** per annum pro rata plus superannuation Opportunity to salary package Ongoing professional development opportunities Additional paid break between Christmas and Recent 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 We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Grandcarer Case Management service.
This initiative aims to support vulnerable Grandcarer families in navigating complex systems of care, thereby enhancing the safety, health, and well-being of children and young people.
In this role, you will build strong stakeholder relationships, deliver workshops and events, promote the Uplyft Grandcare Program, and ensure Grandcarer voices inform advocacy and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will provide high-quality, person-centred support and help connect families with the services they need to achieve sustainable outcomes.
About you You are a passionate and experienced Social Work professional who thrives in making a meaningful difference in the lives of families and children with complex needs.
You bring a deep understanding of trauma-informed practice, child development, and family dynamics, and you apply this knowledge with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and professionalism.
You hold a recognised Social Work degree and are eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Your background includes extensive hands-on experience in family casework, particularly within diverse and vulnerable communities, including Aboriginal families.
You are skilled in conducting thorough assessments and providing thoughtful, client-centered support.
You are a natural collaborator, working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, and are confident in guiding and supporting others, including volunteers and students.




Your strong administrative and organisational skills ensure smooth delivery of services, and you are comfortable using a range of digital tools to manage your work.
You're also deeply committed to child safety and uphold the National Child Safe Principles in all aspects of your practice.
Ideally, you bring experience in delivering training, knowledge of government funding systems, and perhaps even a background in evaluating human services or contributing to service development.
Most importantly, you are an advocate at heart – innovative, driven, and ready to champion the rights and needs of Grandcarers and the children they care for.
Apply Now Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter.
For any queries please contact ************************* To learn more about Uplyft visit: ************************.
Applications close: 16/10/2026 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.

📌 Case Worker (Western Australia)
🏢 Uplyft
📍 Western Australia