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VARIOUS - Voluntary Roles


Voluntary work is part of our vision to ensure we offer opportunities to those who can add value to the work that we do to support vulnerable children and their support network. Having voluntary work on your CV can enhance your opportunities and is often seen as an additional strength to your continued professional development and training. Voluntary roles come in all shapes and sizes, some very structured, and other voluntary roles are much more flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of all concerned. Finally, taking on a voluntary role can often lead to excellent further paid career opportunities within our organisation, as well as being seen as something that is done for kindness and 'a sense of ‘giving something back’.


We have various voluntary ideas and roles available, and are open to new ideas - so if you’d like to get involved, do contact us.

Some of the roles were have available are (and not limited to):

Directors to develop different area’s of the organisation - Whether an interest in home schooling, fostering, advocacy, mentoring, alternative provision, we are open minded to how our organisation will develop a full range of wrap around services to support our South West service users.


  • Advisory Board Members 
  • Advocate - You will have experience of working with vulnerable children with a passion for making sure a young person’s voice is heard.
  • EPIC Listener - You will be experienced in supporting vulnerable children or/and those who support them. You may have experience in supporting vulnerable adults.
  • Counsellors/Therapists - You may be interested in supporting young people or adults, or both.
  • Social Workers - You may be interested in supporting foster parents, or assessing newbies, or perhaps you’d like to join our advisory board.


Any interested parties should reach out to our Founder and CEO for an informal chat - dan@epicfamilycic.co.uk. or, start by applying below and attaching your CV. All applicants shortlisted for interview are requested to complete our application so you may decide to do this now as well (or instead of sending your CV). Follow this link to complete our Safer Recruitment Application:

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Registered Manager – Brand New South West Fostering Service (Fostering & Empathic Support)

Location: Crediton (Mid-Devon) HYBRID

Salary: Competitive + opportunity to shape and grow a new service

Hours: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP 


Are you a dynamic, passionate leader ready to build something truly meaningful from the ground up? Do you bring oodles of enthusiasm, energy and vision to everything you do? If so, we’d love to meet you!


About Us

We are a young Community Interest Company, created by an experienced Foster Parent with a big heart and an even bigger mission: to deliver exceptional, child-centred support services that genuinely change lives. This is a rare opportunity to join in the very early stages of our journey and play a pivotal role in shaping our culture, our service, and our impact.


The Role

As our Registered Manager, you will be the driving force behind our operational success. You’ll lead with warmth, expertise, creativity, and compliance—ensuring our service not only meets regulatory standards but exceeds expectations for the children, young people, and families we support.


Key Responsibilities

  • Statutory Compliance: Act as the Registered Manager, ensuring adherence to Fostering Regulations (e.g., England 2011) and National Minimum Standards, managing Ofsted inspections and reporting (like Regulation 35).
  • Strategic Leadership: Drive the agency's vision, achieve business targets, and develop innovative strategies for growth and service improvement.
  • Team & Service Management: Lead, manage, and motivate a multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective supervision and development.
  • Fostering Oversight: Oversee recruitment, assessment, training, and ongoing support/supervision of foster parents.
  • Safeguarding & Child Welfare: Lead on all safeguarding matters, ensuring the welfare of children is paramount, and monitoring care plans and outcomes.
  • Stakeholder Relations: Build strong partnerships with Local Authorities, schools, and other agencies, attending meetings and negotiating contracts.
  • Quality Assurance: Implement continuous improvement, monitor service quality, conduct audits, and manage complaints/incidents. 


Core Duties Include

  • Developing and implementing operational plans.
  • Managing budgets and resources.
  • Ensuring staff receive regular supervision and training.
  • Monitoring and recording outcomes for children. 


Required Skills & Experience

  • Leadership & management experience in social care.
  • Strong knowledge of fostering regulations and safeguarding.
  • Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate empathy.
  • Social work qualification and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management or willing to work towards the L5 qualification.


What We Offer 

  • A truly unique chance to shape a service from the early stages.
  • Close collaboration with the founder and a values-driven team.
  • Professional growth as the organisation expands.
  • A warm, supportive working culture built on honesty, compassion, ambition and empathy.
  • Competitive salary and benefits, reflective of your experience.


Ready to Build Something Amazing?

If you’re excited by a fresh challenge and want to make your mark in a purposeful Social Enterprise, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please send your CV and a brief statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit to: dan@epicfamilycic.co.uk

📞 For an informal chat, contact: Dan 07984 976504


Previous applicants need not apply

We do not accept contact from Recruitment Agencies.

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