Safeguarding Support Officer Apprenticeship

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Level 3 Safeguarding Support Officer apprenticeship is a brand new programme that offers a pathway for those who are interested in working in safeguarding. Safeguarding support officers can work in a range of public, private, and voluntary sector organisations supporting statutory safeguarding responsibilities to help demonstrate the organisation’s work to protect individuals’ health, wellbeing and human rights.

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Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

Apprenticeship level

Level 3 advanced

Typical duration

18 months

Training
method

Blended learning

Assessment method

Portfolio

Funding
value

£7,000

EPA organisation

Ofqual

The Safeguarding Support Officer apprenticeship is designed for those looking to develop a career within safeguarding. Safeguarding support officers will be knowledgeable in multi-agency early help strategies, referral pathways and key legislation and processes to help prevent children, young people and adults with care and support needs being referred into safeguarding services.

Designated Safeguarding Lead, Designated Safeguarding Officer

Safeguarding Support Officer Level 3.

Potential career routes including becoming safeguarding advisor, safeguarding assistant, safeguarding coordinator or designated safeguarding officer (DSO).

What to expect from LMP Education

Dedicated account management and recruitment
Leading nationwide apprenticeship training provider
Specialists in the education, training and business sectors
Delivering vibrant, engaging learning for all learners
Blended and remote teaching and learning
Tailored learning plans for each individual
Experienced tutors and delivery support team
Designated safeguarding officers, policies and procedures

Safeguarding Support Officer Apprenticeship

Programme
Information

K1: Principles of safeguarding and how to respond to safeguarding concerns within own scope of practice and organisational protocol.
K2: Methods for person-centred communication.
K3: How to offer safeguarding advice based on legislation, working in remit of own role.
K4: The priority and recommended course of action of different safeguarding concerns based on local and national guidance.
K5: Ways of tailoring responses to safeguarding cases to suit the individuals views, feelings and cultural influences.
K6: When and how to escalate complex cases to senior staff in line with local policy and procedures.
K7: Local policy and procedures relating to safeguarding allegations against staff, including whistleblowing, and how to report allegations whilst maintaining confidentiality.
K8: Ways to use, record and store paper based, digital data and information securely, in line with local and national policies and procedures.
K9: When and how to share data and information in a safeguarding context, in line with local and national policy and procedures.
K10: Data sources available to inform safeguarding decisions, in line with local policy and procedures.

S1: Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns within role and responsibilities.
S2: Use person-centred communication.
S3: Use safeguarding legislation and organisational policies and procedures to advise colleagues on safeguarding matters.
S4: Triage and prioritise safeguarding concerns.
S5: Recommend courses of action in relation to safeguarding concerns.
S6: Tailor safeguarding responses to suit the individuals views, feelings and cultural influences.
S7: Escalate cases to senior staff in accordance with local policy and procedures.
S8: Report allegations about staff in line with local policies and procedures, whilst maintaining confidentiality.
S9: Use, record and store paper based and digital data and information securely and in line with local and national policies and procedures.
S10: Share data and information in a safeguarding context in line with local and national policy and procedures.

B1: Treat people fairly and with dignity and respect.
B2: Be caring and compassionate.
B3: Show discretion and empathy whilst maintaining confidentiality.
B4: Be adaptable and consistent.
B5: Be self-aware, resilient and objective.
B6: Show honesty and integrity.
B7: Be professional and courteous.

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