Level 3 Safeguarding Support Officer Apprenticeship

Equip your team with specialist safeguarding expertise

Safeguarding professionals play a vital role in protecting individuals and creating safe, supportive environments particularly across education, healthcare, housing and community services. This Level 3 apprenticeship has been specifically developed for those working in early-stage safeguarding roles.

If your already in a role supporting vulnerable individuals, or an employer looking to strengthen your organisation’s safeguarding culture, this nationally recognised programme builds confident, capable professionals equipped to identify, respond to and prevent safeguarding concerns.

As a cost-effective route to developing your team, this apprenticeship also enhances multi-agency working, supports compliance, and strengthens whole organisation safeguarding practices through high-quality professional development.

How the Apprenticeship Works

Each learner will benefit from:

📘 Real-world, workplace experience alongside tutor-led learning

⏱️ 20% off-the-job training (flexibly delivered)

👥 1:1 mentoring and small group sessions

📁 Portfolio development to track progress and impact

🎓 End-Point Assessment including a practical observation and professional discussion

For Employers

An apprentice is a cost-effective way to upskill your team.

• If you’re annual wage bill is less than £3 million, you pay £350 towards the costs of this training, with the Government funding the remaining 95%. More information about funding your apprentices can be found here.
• Apprenticeships contribute to staff retention, CPD, and improved learner outcomes

Read more ways that apprenticeships can help boost your organisation here.