> Funding: £7,000
The Safeguarding Support Officer Level 3 course is designed for individuals who support safeguarding activity within care environments, including residential care, domiciliary services, supported living and community-based provision. The programme develops the specialist knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours required to recognise safeguarding concerns, respond appropriately and contribute effectively to safeguarding systems that protect vulnerable adults and children.
Learners build a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and organisational policy, including the Care Act, safeguarding principles and the responsibilities of care providers. The course explores how abuse and neglect can present in care settings, including physical, emotional, financial, discriminatory and organisational abuse. Learners develop confidence in identifying early warning signs, recording concerns accurately and escalating issues through appropriate reporting channels.
A strong emphasis is placed on multi-agency working, professional boundaries and effective communication with colleagues, external professionals and families. Learners understand how to contribute to safeguarding meetings, support investigations and maintain confidentiality while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of individuals in their care. Risk assessment, whistleblowing procedures and creating a culture of openness and accountability are also central themes.
Employers benefit from trained safeguarding professionals who strengthen safeguarding systems, improve compliance and support safe, effective responses to safeguarding concerns.
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This course is for individuals who support safeguarding activity and require the skills, confidence and knowledge to manage safeguarding concerns effectively within their organisation.
This course supports safeguarding practice in line with statutory guidance and organisational safeguarding policies, promoting safe, ethical and effective responses to safeguarding concerns.
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This ensures apprentices approach the End Point Assessment with confidence and clarity.
This means you can recruit with a clear development route in mind from day one.
Many of our apprentices go on to secure permanent roles, promotions and long-term career progression within their organisations.
Receive a £1,000 incentive when you recruit an apprentice aged 16–18, or 19–24 with an EHCP or care leaver status.
Employers are exempt from paying National Insurance Contributions for apprentices under 25, provided they earn under the Upper Secondary Threshold.
Training costs are typically 95–100% government funded for non-levy paying employers — making apprenticeships significantly more cost-effective than traditional recruitment.
Apprenticeships improve retention, engagement and progression. You build capability tailored to your business from day one.
We review your role for apprenticeship alignment and suitability.
Support you in refining the job description if needed to attract the right candidates.
We advertise and promote your vacancy across our candidate network.
We screen and shortlist candidates based on your requirements.
We guide you through the onboarding and funding process end-to-end.
We don’t take you out of your role — we develop you within it.
Our programmes are designed for people already in work, helping you build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to perform at a higher level. Everything you learn is applied directly to your day-to-day responsibilities, so the impact is immediate, practical and measurable.
From enrolment through to completion, we support both you and your employer to ensure the training delivers real value.
If you are not sure on what course may suit you, funding or how it all works, then get in touch and we can help and support and help you on your journey.