Safeguarding professionals play an important role in helping organisations protect children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Safeguarding Support Officer Level 3 Apprenticeship helps employers develop employees who can support safeguarding processes, identify concerns confidently and contribute to creating safer environments across the organisation.

Because the programme is delivered through work-based learning, employees develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours while continuing in their role. This means safeguarding practices can be strengthened in real time, helping organisations improve reporting, increase awareness and create more consistent approaches to managing concerns.

With stronger safeguarding capability in place, organisations can improve compliance with safeguarding responsibilities, strengthen staff confidence and create a more proactive safeguarding culture.

Investing in this apprenticeship also supports staff development and retention by providing employees with structured professional development, while strengthening the organisation’s internal safeguarding capability.

If you're already working in a role with safeguarding responsibilities but want to feel more confident in recognising concerns, responding appropriately and understanding safeguarding processes, the Safeguarding Support Officer Level 3 Apprenticeship is designed to help you take the next step.

This work-based programme helps you strengthen the practical skills you use in your role. From identifying safeguarding concerns and maintaining accurate records to understanding legislation and working with external agencies, the apprenticeship focuses on the skills needed to help keep others safe.

Because the apprenticeship is completed alongside your job, you can apply what you learn straight away. Many learners find they become more confident in handling safeguarding concerns, maintaining professional boundaries and supporting individuals more effectively.

Whether you want to strengthen your current safeguarding responsibilities or progress into a more specialised safeguarding role, this apprenticeship helps you develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to support safer environments and stronger safeguarding practices.

Our Safeguarding Support Officer Level 3 Apprenticeship is delivered through flexible work-based learning, allowing learners to develop new knowledge and skills while continuing in their role.

Training is delivered remotely using Microsoft Teams, with monthly tutor-led sessions introducing each module. After each session, learners complete an assignment designed to apply their learning within the workplace.

Learners are supported throughout the programme with regular one-to-one tutor support, helping them develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Every 8–12 weeks, a progress review takes place between the learner, their employer and the tutor. This ensures everyone stays up to date with the learner’s development and how their new skills are being applied in the workplace.

Alongside the core modules, learners also complete wider learning topics including:

• Equality and Diversity 
• Prevent and British Values 
• Safeguarding 
• Employee Wellbeing 
• Managing Professional Development

Once learning is complete, learners progress through Gateway before undertaking their End Point Assessment (EPA).

Apprenticeships are designed to support organisations in developing their team, with government funding available to help cover the cost of training.

If your organisation pays the Apprenticeship Levy, the cost of the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship can be covered through your levy funds. If you do not pay the levy, the government will fund 95% of the cost, meaning you only pay 5%.

To be eligible, learners must:

• Be currently in employment 
• Have the right to work in the UK 
• Have lived in the UK for the past three years

If you are unsure how funding works, our team can talk you through it and explain what applies to your organisation.

At Clear Quality, we don’t just deliver training, we work closely with organisations to develop people who can make a real difference in the workplace.

We combine ISO consultancy, certification and training, giving us a full understanding of how businesses operate in real-world environments. This means our apprenticeships are shaped by real business challenges, not just theory.

Our tutors are industry experts with practical experience, so learners are supported by people who understand the workplace and can apply learning in a meaningful way.

As one of the only providers to offer both ISO services and apprenticeships, our programmes are aligned with real business practice, compliance requirements and industry standards.

Clear Quality is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, reflecting the quality of our teaching, support and learner outcomes.

Download the full course guide - Safeguarding Support Officer Level 3