Children and Young People Development Worker / Play Therapist Location: Southampton Salary: £31,612 per annum Vacancy Type: Full time Closing date: 20 April, 2026 Make a real difference to the lives of children and young people affected by domestic abuse. At the organisation, they believe every child deserves a safe space to heal and thrive. They''re looking for a compassionate and creative Children and Young People Development Worker / Play Therapist to join their Domestic Abuse Services team. This is a unique opportunity to use your skills to empower children and young people through therapeutic play and person-centred support. What you''ll do Deliver age-appropriate, strengths-based play therapy to children and young people living in their refuge accommodation. Use a variety of creative techniques - from storytelling and art to music and role play - to help children express themselves and build resilience. Work with the children, young people and families development workers to create individual support plans and work closely with parents to create safe, nurturing environments. Collaborate with multi-agency partners and contribute to safeguarding best practice. Play a key role in shaping their children and family support programme. What they''re looking for A recognised qualification in psychotherapy or counselling (Dip/PGDip or above) and registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., UKCP, BACP, BAPT). Experience delivering outcomes-focused therapy to children