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Level 3 Safeguarding Support Officer Apprenticeship

YOUNG GLOUCESTERSHIRE · GLOUCESTER

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Pay
£18,900 a year
Hours
37.5 a week
Length
12 months
Starts
16 Dec 2026
Advertised closing date
16 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
an hour ago
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What you would do

This course is designed for individuals who want to develop a career in safeguarding. You will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns, support processes, maintain accurate records, work with partner agencies, and contribute to a positive safeguarding culture.

Day to day

  • Act as an initial point of contact for safeguarding concerns within their organisation
  • Receive, record and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns
  • Gather relevant information to help understand safeguarding concerns
  • Support the triage and prioritisation of safeguarding concerns
  • Recognise when concerns need to be escalated to the appropriate safeguarding lead or professional
  • Support safeguarding referrals and information sharing with relevant agencies
  • Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date safeguarding records
  • Support the management of safeguarding cases and ongoing monitoring
  • Support colleagues to understand and follow safeguarding policies and procedures
  • Provide appropriate information and guidance to colleagues within the boundaries of their role
  • Contribute to safeguarding meetings, discussions and reviews
  • Support the organisation in responding to safeguarding incidents and allegations
  • Recognise and respond appropriately to concerns about people in positions of trust
  • Contribute to safeguarding audits, reviews and inspections
  • Support the development of a positive safeguarding culture within the organisation
  • Keep up to date with safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and good practice
  • Develop professional relationships with colleagues and relevant external agencies
  • Participate in safeguarding supervision and reflective practice
  • Contribute to safeguarding training, briefings and awareness activities where appropriate
  • Identify learning from safeguarding activity and contribute to improvements in practice
  • Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, integrity and appropriate professional conduct
  • Develop their own knowledge, skills and professional development in safeguarding

The exact duties will depend on the apprentice's employing organisation and role, but the workplace must provide opportunities for the apprentice to develop and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the Safeguarding Support Officer apprenticeship standard.

What you would study

Safeguarding support officer (level 3)

Safeguarding Support Officer Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard (ST1030):

  • The apprentice will receive structured training from the Young Gloucestershire training team alongside their workplace learning
  • Training will cover safeguarding legislation and guidance, recognising and responding to concerns, triage and escalation, referrals, information sharing, safeguarding records, case management, multi-agency working, safeguarding reviews, training, audits and professional development
  • The apprentice will build a portfolio of evidence throughout the apprenticeship, demonstrating how they have developed and applied the required knowledge, skills and behaviours in the workplace
  • The apprentice will receive support and preparation for the required end-point assessment
  • The apprenticeship provides an opportunity to develop specialist safeguarding knowledge and practical experience within a real working environment

The opportunity will be available for applications over a 12-month period, allowing employers and individuals to identify an appropriate apprenticeship start point.

Training provider: YOUNG GLOUCESTERSHIRE LIMITED

Working week

Monday - Thursday, complete a normal working day of 7.5 hours between the hours of 9.00am - 5.30pm. Friday - Training Day - 7.5 hours at Young Gloucestershire.

What you need

  • GCSE English at grade 4 (desired)
  • GCSE Maths at grade 4 (desired)
  • Full UK Driving License Driver's License at grade FULL UK (not provisional) (essential)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

After the apprenticeship

Following completion of the apprenticeship, you will have a Level 3 Safeguarding Support qualification.

Where

GLOUCESTER, South West (GL1).

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About YOUNG GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Young Gloucestershire supports disadvantaged young people who are facing challenges in their lives. Our vision is for young people to have the confidence motivation and skills to improve their lives. We work to achieve this vision by creating opportunities that educate, inform and inspire by: - Providing training for young people to take the next step - Working with young people to make informed decisions by offering practical support - Working with communities to provide opportunities for young people

Benefits

EAP. Life Insurance. Entitlement of 25 days annual leave (Pro rata) plus bank holidays. December shutdown (Christmas Period). Enrolment into Pension Scheme and employer contribution. Staff days.

Things to consider

This role is an in-person role. You are required to attend one of our locations in Gloucestershire, Monday - Friday.

Reference 2000057863.

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