GOVERNANCE OFFICER LEVEL 4
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR LEVEL 3
SAFEGUARDING SUPPORT OFFICER LEVEL 3
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Develop the Skills to Keep Others Safe
How Will Our Level 3 Safeguarding Support Officer Apprenticeship Benefit Your Business?
If your organisation works in education, health, social care, local authority services or the voluntary sector, safeguarding is not optional, it is a legal and moral responsibility.
Our Level 3 Safeguarding Support Officer Apprenticeship strengthens your safeguarding culture by equipping staff with the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to protect children and vulnerable adults effectively.
This programme is designed for individuals in support, administrative or operational roles with safeguarding responsibilities. Learners develop the ability to:
- Identify and respond to signs of abuse, neglect and exploitation
- Apply current safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance
- Work confidently alongside safeguarding teams and external agencies
- Promote safer environments across your organisation
To enhance organisational impact even further, the programme can include:
- Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead (Adults or Children) qualification
- Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Awareness training
This ensures your team not only understands safeguarding policy but can apply it confidently in real-world situations.
New: Trauma-Informed Practice Module
We now offer the option to integrate Trauma-Informed Practice training directly into the apprenticeship, tailored to your organisation’s environment and safeguarding context.
This bespoke module explores:
- Core trauma-informed principles and how they apply in workplace settings
- Professional curiosity and strengthening safeguarding judgement
- Risk awareness and how lived experience shapes risk perception
- Vicarious trauma and supporting staff in emotionally demanding roles
- How the brain responds to threat (fight, flight, freeze)
- The Window of Tolerance and recognising dysregulation
- Practical tools to support regulation and resilience
This is particularly valuable for teams working in high-pressure safeguarding environments, helping staff remain calm, curious and professionally responsive rather than reactive.
12 Months
March 2026
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- Key safeguarding legislation, policies, and responsibilities across education, health, and care sectors
- How to identify and respond to signs of abuse, neglect, and harm effectively
- The importance of multi-agency working, confidentiality, and accurate record-keeping
- Trauma-informed practice (optional module)
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices and relevant legislation
- Confidence to recognise risks and take appropriate action
- Strong communication, record-keeping, and professional boundaries
- Trauma awareness and practical tools for regulated responses
Delivery is blended:
- Online lectures via Microsoft Teams
- Onsite visits to conduct mandatory workplace observations
Apprentices will also gain additional qualifications during the programme, including:
- Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead (Adults or Children)
- Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Awareness Course
Training is structured in flexible, bite-sized modules to support learning around work commitments.
To be eligible for our apprenticeship courses, you must be employed and have been residing in the UK for the past three years.
This apprenticeship is suitable for individuals of any age or previous qualification level, as long as they are in, or transitioning into, a role with safeguarding responsibilities.
Meet the tutor - Sarah Gensmantel
"I have many years of experience in safeguarding, pastoral care, and holistic support including MHFA, Trauma-Informed and Psychotherapy for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Over the years, this work has been immensely rewarding, and it has been an honour to walk alongside the people I’ve supported, witnessing their journeys of healing and personal progress. More recently, I have transitioned into a new role where I can help other professionals reach their full potential, while continuing to provide support where it is most needed."
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