New Safeguarding Support Officer apprenticeship launched

LMP is happy  to announce the launch of a brand-new apprenticeship programme: Safeguarding Support Officer.

This level 3 funded training programme is set to commence in January with the first cohort starting on the 31 January 2025. Sign up the waiting list today!

This new apprenticeship is designed for those looking to develop a career within safeguarding in roles such as safeguarding advisor, safeguarding assistant, safeguarding coordinator with progression leading to a designated safeguarding officer (DSO) role.

This brand-new programme offers a new career path that was previously not available as a funded training programme. This programme is available for those who would like to start their careers as safeguarding support officers, or for those who already work within safeguarding and would like to obtain a qualification.

Safeguarding describes protecting people’s health, wellbeing and human rights. When you follow safeguarding best practices, you are working to prevent harm, abuse, and neglect. While this term is often used to refer to the protection of children and vulnerable adults, abuse and neglect can happen to anyone which is why it’s vital to have safeguarding at the forefront of policies and procedures for any organisation.

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.

LMP is thrilled to introduce this new programme and help fill in a gap in funded training for those who are interested in working in the safeguarding sector. A safeguarding officer is an integral role for businesses and organisations of all sectors as it supports the organisation in ensuring they are compliant with equality and diversity legislation and protects people who engage with the business both internally and externally.

Register your interest and join our waiting list for the first cohort starting January 2025!

If you are an employer and would like to hire a safeguarding support officer or upskill a member of your team, please book a discovery call.