Job Opportunity with EPIC Fostering: Registered Manager

Interviews held w/c 19th January 2026.
Closing Date: 13th January 2026.

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.
• Service 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). 

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