CHUMS is an innovative, thriving and dynamic Social Enterprise. CHUMS left the NHS in 2011 to become an independent Social Enterprise affording more freedom to offer its services in a way that best suits the needs of children, young people and families.
We are looking for an enthusiastic qualified psychology graduate to work in our Milton Keynes (MK) Wellbeing Service. The post provides a lot of opportunities for growth within a supportive and welcoming environment. This is a fixed term contract for 8 months.
This post forms part of the Widening Access Scheme, designed to create inclusive opportunities for individuals from under-represented backgrounds to enter psychological professions.
The Assistant Psychologist will support the delivery and development of innovative digital mental health interventions, promote community, service user participation and co-production, and contribute to service evaluation and quality improvement within CHUMS.
The role provides structured development opportunities, supervision, and support to progress within psychology and mental health careers.
The candidate will:
- Have appropriate qualifications and experience, outlined in the job description
- Live in / near Milton Keynes and know the communities and services / have experience of community working in MK
- Identify as being from an under-represented background for the area and / or profession e.g. one of the following - ethnic minorities, lower socioeconomic experiences, sex (male), disability or neurodivergence
- Ideally informally speak a non-English language
- Be compassionate, willing to learn and put things into practice
- Be proficient in using technology to support working tasks and processes (e.g. Microsoft 365, AI, Canva) and be able to learn new packages quickly to support service development
Bases at:
- Milton Keynes community venues
- Wrest Park, Silsoe
- Home working
Closing date - 28/08/2026
Working hours - 15 per week
Salary - £7571 (FTE £28932)
There is further information available in the job description and application form on our website www.chums.uk.com/vacancies
If you are interested in joining the team, please complete the CHUMS application form and forward it to: [email protected]
Pay: £7,571.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bedford MK45 4HS
