Job Description

Are you passionate about empowering young people to build bright and independent futures? We're looking for dedicated Senior Youth Workers to provide high-quality support to young people leaving care and help shape best practice within our team.

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

• Permanent full-time position
• Based at our Bentely 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

This role is responsible for delivering high-quality casework and support services to young people transitioning from state care to independent living. Working within a strengths-based and trauma-informed framework, you will provide practical support, advocacy, and mentoring to help young people achieve positive outcomes.

In addition to managing a caseload, you will support the Coordinator by mentoring and coaching new staff and students, leading reflective practice sessions, contributing to reporting requirements, and assisting with service administration. You may also act as the Coordinator's delegate during periods of leave and represent Uplyft at community and stakeholder events.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Human Services, or a related discipline, and/or equivalent experience in the sector.
• Demonstrated experience working with young people, ideally including those with experience in Out of Home Care.
• The ability to support young people to develop practical life skills and successfully transition to independent living.
• Strong case management, case recording, report writing, and individual planning skills.
• An understanding of the complex relationships between young people, their families, carers, and support networks.
• Knowledge of the cultural considerations and challenges Aboriginal young people may face when transitioning from care.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute positively to a supportive workplace culture.

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: 26 June 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.