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Warwick District Council
Community Protection
Apprentice Safeguarding Officer
Fixed Term Contract for up to 18 Months
37 hours per week
Salary:
- Point 1 - £16,106 a year – initial salary for all new starters for the first 12 months of the apprenticeship.
- Point 2 - £21,848 a year - completed 12 months and aged 18 – 20
- Point 3 - £25,584 a year - completed 12 months and aged 21+
About the Role
Here at Warwick District Council, we pride ourselves on the fact that we offer you a great place to work.
We achieve our goals by recruiting and retaining motivated, empowered and flexible staff. We are committed to training and development, and we encourage a healthy work-life balance.
We offer the rewards and benefits that make it a great place to work (if you are applying for a Casual position these do not apply).
People like you
We offer a wide range of career opportunities at every level of the organisation. From apprenticeships to senior management, permanent to fixed term contracts or part-time working, we have something for everyone.
Warwick District Council is looking for a motivated, professional and compassionate individual to join our Community Safety Team as a Apprentice Safeguarding Officer. This exciting apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised Level 3 Safeguarding Support Officer qualification while developing practical experience in safeguarding, community safety and public service. You will support day-to-day safeguarding activities, including assisting with referrals and information requests, triaging concerns, maintaining records, preparing reports and meeting documentation, and supporting safeguarding projects and awareness initiatives across the Council. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to contribute to safeguarding decisions, work with a range of internal and external partners, and promote the wellbeing, safety and dignity of residents. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, good attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and a genuine commitment to supporting others.
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What we're looking for:
- GCSEs Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- The ability to work professionally with colleagues, councillors, partners and members of the public.
- An organised and adaptable approach, with the maturity to handle sensitive safeguarding information appropriately.
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Training
The training provider for this qualification is QDOS Training, for further information on the qualification, and the entry requirements please visit Safeguarding Support Officer Level 3 - Qdos Training.
To be eligible for this appointment and the apprenticeship funding, there are a number of eligibility criteria set out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Full details can be found at Apprenticeship funding rules.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Location
This post is based at Saltisford One in Warwick and is not suitable for home or hybrid working.
Contact
If you have any questions or wish to have an informal discussion, please contact Marianne Rolfe (Head of LGR) by email on Marianne.Rolfe@warwickdc.gov.uk.
Application Deadline
- Closing date: 30th August 2026
- Interview date: 8th September 2026
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