Job Description

CHUMS has an exciting opportunity for a CYP Psychological Therapies CBT Trainee placement as part of NHS England (NHSE) funding.

This government-funded initiative promotes the growth and skill of the child mental health workforce to meet much needed demand. NHSE covers salary and training costs for a 1-year position, allowing services to develop trainees to support specialist pathways to bridge the gaps in CYP mental health support.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your learning from weekly teaching into practical clinical interventions working with clients in an experienced organisation making a direct impact in the lives of children, young people and their families.

CHUMS is an innovative, dynamic and employee-owned Social Enterprise. CHUMS left the NHS in 2011 to become an independent Social Enterprise across Luton & Bedfordshire, affording more freedom to offer its services in a way that best suits the needs of children, young people and families. As an organisation we now deliver over 10 services across 4 counties.

Please note: The position will be based in predominantly in Milton Keynes with the possibility to flex across Bedfordshire, but successful candidates will be expected to travel to London for teaching during the training year.

More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the Anna Freud webpage: https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/

There is also a useful training FAQ section for prospective candidates: Prospective Trainees_ CYP IAPT Therapy Programme FAQ's.docx - Google Docs

What are we looking for?

Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree or equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc);

OR

Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but have relevant professional experience are still encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

A registerable professional qualification in a relevant field (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, psychotherapy, counselling, CWP, EMHP and low intensity therapies)

We are seeking highly motivated candidates who are enthusiastic about making a difference to children and young people's mental health through evidence-based interventions based on NICE Guideline recommended treatment. You will have a registerable professional qualification in a relevant subject with experience working with children, young people and their families in a mental health setting. Please see the job description and specification for more details.

You will be committed to the CYP Psychological Therapy 5 core principles and to providing accessible, compassionate and effective support for children and young people, along with a dedication to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Please review the additional documents for more information on the role, person specification and application form on our website: https://chums.uk.com/vacancies/

The closing date for applications is:

9am Wednesday 22nd October 2025

For more information about the role or to have a confidential discussion, please reach out to:

Michaela Ostaniewicz recruitment@chums.uk.com

PRIVACY NOTICE: As you also apply for a training course that is delivered by Anna Freud and UCL, your data may be shared with them for the purpose of processing your application (shortlisting) and enrolling you onto this Programme.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Graduate
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 37,338.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme Store discount
Work Location: In person