Hours: 37.5 (part time will be considered) Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 Annum (Salary dependant of qualifications and experience) Overview of the role This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join Choice Care Group at a pivotal moment of service growth and innovation. The Principal Practitioner Psychologist will provide vital leadership in shaping and delivering an innovative psychology-led care model for individuals presenting with complex psychological, emotional, and behavioural needs. This role transcends traditional diagnostic and service boundaries by adopting an individualised, formulation-driven approach tailored to meet the diverse and co-occurring needs of individuals experiencing mental health conditions, autism, learning disabilities, personality difficulties, and histories of trauma. Building upon our established Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework, the position places a strong emphasis on addressing complex, trans diagnostic, psychological presentations. The successful candidate will enhance our trauma- and attachment-informed care approach while integrating additional evidence-based therapeutic interventions. The postholder will deliver clinical leadership, supervision, and expert consultation across our services, driving the creation of psychologically informed environments that consistently deliver high-quality, person-centred support. The post will receive direct support from the Clinical Director, as well as professional and clinical support from the Group Psychology Lead. Qualifications and Knowledge HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling or Forensic). Post-registration training in one or more therapeutic modalities (e.g. CBT, DBT, MBT, Schema Therapy). Clear understanding and application of trauma- and attachment-informed models Further information can be provided following an application. What are the benefits?* Learning Academy - Adult Care Worker Level 2 and Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualifications for all staff Enhanced holiday entitlement - starting from 30 days inclusive of bank holidays Sick pay entitlement Employee Assistance Programme - comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff Refer a friend scheme - enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care Choiceversary - staff receive vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years and £150 after 15 years to celebrate their commitment to Choice Care Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members Annual staff awards - this year each winner received £400 and we had over 30 winners in total Complex in-house training - this includes our Advanced Management Development Programme for managers in the making and our Foundation Management Development Programme for rising stars A paid day off on your birthday Blue Light Card eligibility *minimum service periods and apprenticeship funding eligibility applicable to some benefits Who are we? Choice Care is one of the UK’s leading residential care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. With over 25 years’ experience, we’re at the forefront of national best practice, with among the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation. We are also proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for the second year in a row! Our homes are more than just a place to live, they’re like a second family for everyone we support. Each home is a close knit community, with its own unique personality, and all the ups and downs of typical family life, built on trust and the promise of unconditional care. Our colleagues build close bonds with the people they care for, helping to create enduring, positive relationships that build confidence and self-esteem. In every Choice Care home there’s a strong emphasis on living life to the full and having fun, with purposeful daily activities based on individual preferences and capabilities. Alongside this there are regular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks which everyone can get involved in and express themselves through. EL000