The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Training develops essential knowledge of child protection, reporting, referrals, risk assessment, and record keeping. While it does not provide a professional licence or guarantee employment, it can support safeguarding responsibilities across schools, childcare settings, charities, care services, and community organisations.

• Child Protection Officer
  Identifies safeguarding concerns, investigates reported risks, and coordinates suitable action to protect children from abuse or harm.
  Average UK salary: £25,000–£40,000 per year
• Designated Safeguarding Lead
  Leads safeguarding procedures, manages referrals, supports staff, maintains records, and works closely with external child protection agencies.
  Average UK salary: £25,000–£40,000 per year
• Pastoral Care Worker
  Supports children experiencing emotional, behavioural, family, or safeguarding difficulties within schools, colleges, and educational environments.
  Average UK salary: £24,000–£31,000 per year
• Family Support Worker
  Provides practical guidance to families, identifies welfare concerns, and connects children and parents with suitable support services.
  Average UK salary: £24,000–£36,000 per year
• Youth Worker
  Supports young people’s development, recognises safeguarding concerns, and provides guidance within community and educational programmes.
  Average UK salary: £24,000–£37,000 per year
• Education Welfare Officer
  Supports school attendance, investigates welfare concerns, and works with families to improve children’s safety and educational engagement.
  Average UK salary: £24,000–£32,000 per year
• Residential Support Worker
  Protects children in residential care while supporting their physical, emotional, behavioural, and everyday wellbeing needs.
  Average UK salary: £22,000–£30,000 per year
• Teaching Assistant
  Supports pupils’ learning and wellbeing, follows safeguarding procedures, and reports concerns to the appropriate safeguarding lead.
  Average UK salary: £19,000–£26,000 per year
• Nursery Worker
  Creates a safe learning environment, monitors children’s wellbeing, and reports possible safeguarding concerns according to procedures.
  Average UK salary: £16,000–£24,000 per year
• Community Development Worker
  Coordinates community programmes, supports vulnerable families, and promotes safer services for children and young people locally.
  Average UK salary: £19,000–£36,000 per year