
For Employers:
For Employers:
- Strengthen safeguarding practice.
- Improve early intervention.
- Develop confident first contacts.
- Support safer, compliant organisations.
For Learners:
For Learners:
- Gain a Level 3 apprenticeship.
- Recognise safeguarding concerns.
- Develop risk assessment skills.
- Progress within safeguarding careers.
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About this apprenticeship
Build skills through the Level 3 Safeguarding Support Officer Apprenticeship, developing professionals who help protect children and adults from harm, abuse and neglect.
Apprentices will learn to recognise emerging concerns, conduct initial risk assessments, triage cases and make appropriate referrals.
The programme is suitable for roles across education, health and social care, housing, charities, emergency services, sports and voluntary organisations.
Perfect for staff in or entering roles such as:
- Safeguarding Support Assistant
- Pastoral Support Officer
- Family Liaison Officer
- Social Services Support Worker
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Learning and development outcomes:
Apprentices will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to:
- Recognise safeguarding concerns
- Respond to disclosures appropriately
- Conduct initial risk assessments
- Triage, signpost and refer concerns
- Apply legislation and organisational procedures
- Maintain accurate and secure records
- Work effectively with external agencies
- Promote wellbeing and early intervention
The programme is aligned with the national Safeguarding Support Officer apprenticeship standard.
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Delivery & Assessment
- Blended delivery combining workplace learning and online sessions.
- Regular employer, learner and tutor reviews.
- Support from experienced tutors.
- Ongoing portfolio development.
- End-Point Assessment including professional discussion and presentation activities.
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Funding
Maximum funding: £7000
With a range of government apprenticeship funding options available, including fully funded, co-investment and levy transfer routes, our team can help identify the most suitable funding option for your organisation or individual circumstances.
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What you achieve
Upon successful completion, learners will achieve the Level 3 Safeguarding Support Officer Apprenticeship.
The apprenticeship demonstrates occupational competence in supporting statutory safeguarding responsibilities and helping protect individuals’ health, wellbeing and human rights.
Learners will be able to:
- Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns
- Conduct initial risk assessments
- Triage and refer cases appropriately
- Apply safeguarding legislation and procedures
- Maintain accurate and secure records
- Work effectively with external agencies
- Promote early intervention and wellbeing
- Support their organisation’s safeguarding responsibilities
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Your progression pathway
After successful completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship, you can progress onto further courses and designated Safeguarding Lead roles.
Ready to start your journey?
Complete the short form and one of our team will be in touch to discuss your next steps.
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