Case Worker – CUSP Mental Health Program

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated Case Worker to join our CUSP Mental Health team, supporting children, young people and families across the Armadale and Kelmscott area, and based at our Kelmscott office.

The CUSP program is a non-clinical, early intervention mental health program supporting children and young people aged 5–18 years who are experiencing, or may be vulnerable to developing, mental health challenges.

CUSP works alongside children, young people and their families to strengthen emotional wellbeing, build resilience and develop practical strategies that support positive and sustainable outcomes. As a non-clinical program, our focus is on relationship-based support, early intervention, prevention and capacity building, working collaboratively with the children, young people and their families as well as the broader support network around the child or young person.

Our approach is child and young person-focused, family-centred and strengths-based, recognising that every child, young person and family brings their own strengths, experiences and goals. Support is tailored to individual needs and delivered flexibly across home, school and community settings.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a Case Worker who is passionate about building meaningful relationships with children, young people and families and wants to be part of a supportive team focused on making a genuine difference.

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 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 advantages available to this role including:

- Fixed term full-time position until 30/06/2027
- Based at our Kelmscott Office
- Salary starting from $107,377.03 per annum pro rata 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 a CUSP Case Worker, you will work alongside children and young people aged 5–18 and their families to understand their individual needs, recognise and build on their strengths, and develop practical strategies that support improved mental health, wellbeing and positive outcomes.

Working flexibly across home, school and community settings, you will provide child and young person-focused, family-centred and relationship-based casework tailored to the individual needs and goals of each child or young person.

Your work will include collaborative goal setting and case planning, emotional regulation support, safety and wellbeing planning, psychoeducation, practical therapeutic support, advocacy and service coordination. You will work alongside children and young people to strengthen their capacity and confidence, while supporting connections with schools, community organisations, mental health services and other specialist supports where required.

You will manage your own caseload of children and young people, build meaningful and purposeful relationships while working collaboratively with the broader CUSP team and key stakeholders to ensure support is coordinated, responsive and centred around the child or young person and their family.

The role also involves maintaining high-quality case work, monitoring progress and outcomes, identifying and responding to emerging needs, and applying sound professional judgement in relation to risk, safety and child safeguarding concerns.

Above all, this is a role for a worker who is passionate about working alongside children, young people and families and believes in their capacity for growth, resilience and positive change.

To be successful in this role, you will be required to:

- Hold or obtain a satisfactory National Police Clearance
- Hold a current Working with Children Check
- Hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate
- Hold a current Western Australian ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of child-safe practices,



safeguarding responsibilities and appropriate qualified boundaries when working with children and young people
- Be willing and able to travel within the community to provide outreach support to children, young people and families, as required

About you

We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working alongside children, young people and families and understands that meaningful change often starts with building a strong and trusting relationship.

You will be comfortable working independently while also being part of a supportive and collaborative team. You will bring sound qualified judgement, curiosity and flexibility to your practice and be able to engage children who may be experiencing multiple or complex challenges.

Ideally, you will bring:

- A degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent qualification
- Experience working with children, young people and families experiencing mental health or psychosocial challenges
- Strong knowledge of child development, family functioning and parenting approaches
- Experience in case planning and coordinated case management
- The ability to engage children and young people using developmentally appropriate and strengths-based approaches
- An understanding of trauma-informed, recovery-oriented and culturally responsive practice
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate with schools, parents and other services
- Sound understanding of child safeguarding, risk assessment and professional boundaries
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What you’ll love about this role

This is a great opportunity for a worker who enjoys having the time and flexibility to build genuine relationships with children and families. You'll join an experienced and supportive team, have autonomy in how you engage families, and work collaboratively to achieve meaningful outcomes for children and young people.

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 ••••@uplyft.org.au

To learn more about Uplyft visit: http://www.uplyft.org.au.

Applications close: 7/11/2026

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 – CUSP Mental Health Program (Kelmscott)
🏢 Uplyft
📍 Kelmscott