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 ​​Discover the LMP Group: Inspiring Ambition Across the UK

At the LMP Group, we are driven by a singular mission: to inspire ambition. Our three distinct companies – LMP Education, Inspire ATA, and LMP Action – work together to create a profound educational and social impact throughout the UK, fostering positive and sustainable development through collaboration.

Since we were founded in 2004, we've grown into a dynamic team of over 180 dedicated professionals committed to making a difference.

Recognised Excellence

• Our commitment to excellence has earned us significant recognition:
• Best Companies 2 Star 'Outstanding to Work For' award 2022
• Named among the Top 100 mid-sized companies to work for in the UK and the Top 50 mid-sized companies to work for in London
• Best Training Provider 2024/25 and Best Apprenticeship Employer 2024/25 at the RateMyApprenticeship awards
• Recruiter of the Year 2024 as part of the Education Investor Awards with Supporting Education Group

We are also proud to hold several prestigious certifications, including:

• Disability Confident Employer
• Investors in People Gold
• Leaders in Safeguarding Gold
• Cyber Essentials
• Living Wage Employer

Join Us on Our Mission

At the LMP Group, we are more than just a collection of companies. We are a community dedicated to empowering others to achieve their fullest potential. Whether you're looking to advance your education, enhance your career, or collaborate on meaningful initiatives, we invite you to join us on our mission to inspire ambition. Together, we can create inspirational journeys and delivery excellence in education.

 

Apprenticeship Overview 

This standard prepares practitioners who: 

• Support safeguarding arrangements that protect children, young people and vulnerable adults. 

• Promote safe working practices across organisations. 

• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external safeguarding partners. 

• Contribute to effective safeguarding procedures, recording and reporting. 

Core capabilities include: 

• Safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance 

• Risk identification and referral processes 

• Professional recording and case management 

• Multi-agency working 

• Information sharing and confidentiality 

• Prevention, early intervention and safeguarding culture 

• Communication with vulnerable individuals and professionals 

Tutor/Assessor – Job Description 

Role purpose 

To deliver high-quality teaching, coaching and curriculum that enables apprentices to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) required to operate effectively as Safeguarding Support Officers across public, private and voluntary sector organisations. 

Key responsibilities 

• To deliver structured teaching aligned to Safeguarding Support Officer KSBs: 

• Safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and organisational policy 

• Child and adult safeguarding procedures 

• Risk assessment, reporting and referrals 

• Professional record keeping and information management 

• Multi-agency safeguarding practice 

• Professional boundaries, confidentiality and ethical practice 
   

• To facilitate development of: 

• Professional judgement 

• Communication and interpersonal skills 

• Risk awareness 

• Decision-making and problem-solving 

• Collaborative working with safeguarding partners 
   

• To support apprentices to: 

• Build portfolios of workplace evidence 

• Apply safeguarding principles in practice 

• Prepare confidently for End-Point Assessment (EPA) 

 

• To embed: 

• Equality, diversity and inclusion 

• Trauma-informed practice 

• Prevent, domestic abuse, exploitation and contextual safeguarding 

• Confidentiality and GDPR 

• Professional standards and continuous development 

Essential occupational competence 

Tutors must demonstrate current, relevant sector experience, typically in: 

• Safeguarding 

• Child protection 

• Adult safeguarding 

• Education 

• Health and Social Care 

• Local Authority or voluntary sector safeguarding services 

Experience of: 

• Applying safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance 

• Supporting safeguarding referrals and investigations 

• Working within multi-agency safeguarding arrangements 

• Maintaining accurate safeguarding records 

• Managing confidential and sensitive information 

Knowledge of: 

• Safeguarding legislation and guidance 

• Risk assessment frameworks 

• Information sharing protocols 

• Prevent Duty 

• Domestic abuse and exploitation 

• Professional boundaries and ethical practice 

Understanding of: 

• Early intervention 

• Multi-agency collaboration 

• Professional accountability 

• Safeguarding governance 

• Continuous improvement within safeguarding services 

Typical prior roles 

• Safeguarding Officer 

• Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) 

• Deputy DSL 

• Family Support Worker 

• Education Welfare Officer 

• Social Care Practitioner 

• Safeguarding Coordinator 

Key Differentiator 

• Strong combination of safeguarding expertise, professional judgement and partnership working. 

• Tutors must be able to: 

• Translate safeguarding legislation into practical workplace application. 

• Demonstrate current safeguarding practice across sectors. 

• Promote reflective practice, professional curiosity and effective safeguarding decision-making.