Level 3 Safeguarding Support Officer Apprenticeship
Young Gloucestershire · Gloucester · posted 8 October 2026
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- 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.
Your training
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.
Where it leads
Following completion of the apprenticeship, you will have a Level 3 Safeguarding Support qualification.
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
Things to consider
This role is an in-person role. You are required to attend one of our locations in Gloucestershire, Monday - Friday.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired
- Full UK Driving License Driver's License (grade FULL UK (not provisional)) — essential
Where you'll work
- THE OLD DOCK OFFICE, COMMERCIAL ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 2EB
- Graphic House, Greyfriars, Gloucester, GL1 1TS
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