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Chiltern Music Therapy has ambitious plans for the future. We need talented individuals to join us so we can continue to grow and deliver more exceptional community music services. See below for the latest opportunity to become part of our team.
Role overview and accountabilities
We’re excited to offer an opportunity to join our team as a Community Musician in the Buckinghamshire area. Accountabilities include:
- Delivering group community music services in care homes, community settings and online.
- Managing onsite relationships with relevant staff members in settings
- Working flexibly with services and clients to meet their needs
- Work with and support session volunteers
- Liaise with clients, referrers, carers and family members
- Complete weekly registers and session logs
- Take payment for sessions and log this.
Person specification
Essential requirements:
- Enhanced DBS check
- Confident and self-motivated individual
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- A high level of vocal skills and keyboard skills and confidence in using percussion instruments
- Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills
- A full driving licence with access to a vehicle is required
Job benefits
A key benefit in working for Chiltern is being a part of a forward thinking employee owned team, where our culture celebrates and values the voice of each individual.
Staff members benefit from a flexible working environment, creating a personal schedule based around the requirements of the role.
Ultimately, at the heart of what we do is our value of ‘care’, which is felt strongly across the team.
Additional benefits include:
- In-house clinical and peer support
- A range of mandatory trainings (e.g. GDPR, Health and Safety)
- CPD opportunities
Community Musician
Buckinghamshire
Chiltern | About Us
“Working in the community as a Community Musician is truly valuable because it connects people through shared creativity and expression. Singing and making music together strengthens a sense of belonging, builds confidence, and creates joy for both participants and myself! It supports wellbeing by reducing stress, lifting mood and promoting empathy. The social side of working in the community brings people of all backgrounds together, helping to form friendships and preventing social isolation.”
How to apply
To apply, please email your CV and an expression of interest letter which should include your reasons for wanting to work with Chiltern Music Therapy to: recruitment@chilternmusictherapy.co.uk.
We welcome enquiries and applications from people of all identities and backgrounds and value diversity in our workforce.
Closing date for applications: 21st November 2025
Interviews will be scheduled when applications are received and the opportunity could be closed early if a suitable candidate is found so we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
