Family Support Worker

Wanslea are seeking an experienced and compassionate Family Support Worker to play a key role in the delivery of the Grandcare Program, providing practical, emotional and financial support to grandcarers.

About Wanslea

Wanslea was founded in Western Australia 80 years ago and offers services across the state. We are a compassionate, caring organisation that supports families and their children with a diverse range of programs. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and actively seek to engage people who share our values; we Care, we Collaborate, we are Accountable, we have Courage, we Celebrate.

Why join Wanslea?

"Through opportunity and community, we grow people."

At Wanslea, you're encouraged to be your true self People aren't pegs, so we don't have 'holes' for you to fit into. People of all cultural backgrounds, ethnicity, age, ability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, identity or other are welcome, and encouraged to apply.

At Wanslea, 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 June hours per week)

• Based at our Cloverdale Office with free parking on site (moving to our brand new, purpose built facility in Bentley, early 2026)

• Salary starting from $87,896.00 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 you

You are a compassionate and dedicated professional with a background in community services, counselling, or a related field, and a genuine passion for supporting families. With experience working alongside carers or families facing complex challenges, you bring a trauma-informed, culturally safe, and respectful approach to your work.

You thrive in roles that require empathy, initiative, and a high level of organisation. Whether it's conducting needs assessments, providing practical and emotional support, or connecting people to vital services, you are skilled at building trust and navigating sensitive conversations with care, especially over the phone.

You understand the unique pressures faced by grandcarers and kinship carers, including financial hardship, trauma, and intergenerational parenting. You are confident using client management systems, maintaining accurate records, and juggling administrative tasks alongside frontline support.

Ideally, you also bring experience in group facilitation or community engagement, and are comfortable working flexibly whether online, regionally, or in outreach settings. You are approachable, proactive, and driven by a strong commitment to improving the wellbeing of families and children.

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 - Talent Acquisition Partner on

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Applications close: 26 September 2025

Wanslea reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Wanslea 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.

Wanslea is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.