This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset Council’s Children’s Services Workforce Development Team. We are a supportive and values-led team working to strengthen the youth work workforce across Dorset. You will play an important role in helping us ensure that our Youth Work qualification and training programme is delivered to a consistently high standard for both voluntary sector and Council-employed youth workers. This Level 1 Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) role is ideal for someone who is confident, organised and committed to supporting high-quality youth work practice. What You Will Be Doing Working closely with colleagues in the Youth Work Training Team, you will support the internal quality assurance of the Level 2 and Level 3 Youth Work qualifications. This includes: Assisting with the sampling of learner work to check it meets the required Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Supporting assessors by providing clear, constructive feedback Helping ensure assessment decisions are consistent and meet VACS requirements (valid, authentic, current and sufficient) Contributing to observations of assessors and training delivery sessions Supporting with record‑keeping and maintaining accurate documentation Assisting with standardisation activities across the assessor team Helping to action any requirements following external moderation This is a developing role. You will be supported to build your quality assurance skills and will work under the guidance of the Workforce Development Manager. About You We’re looking for someone who is motivated, collaborative and committed to improving outcomes for young people. Qualifications / Experience You will need: A JNC-recognised professional Youth Work qualification Experience working with young people in a youth work setting Experience supporting or assessing adult learners (desirable for Level 1) A willingness to complete the A1 Assessor qualification and V1 IQA qualification if not already held (training will be supported) Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Good understanding of youth work practice and principles Basic awareness of the National Occupational Standards for Youth Work Ability to work effectively with learners, assessors and other stakeholders Good organisational and time‑management skills Strong written and verbal communication Ability to maintain accurate records and follow quality assurance processes ICT skills including Microsoft 365 Further Information This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. This post requires you to have access to sensitive information. It will be subject to a Basic Criminal Records Check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. See our policy on safeguarding children and young people. See our adult safeguarding policy. You will need to work flexibly at times, including occasional Saturday delivery days to undertake IQA duties You must be able to travel within Dorset as required This is a zero‑hours role. Hours will be agreed in advance depending on programme requirements Interviews will take place on Friday 27th March Want to Know More? For an informal discussion, please contact Tony Nye on 07823 788555. About Us At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video: Unable to show this video due to your cookie preferences At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future. We: provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents work in partnership to make a real difference value every role and the impact it has on our communities support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive You will: be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset have access to a range of benefits and support receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us. Find out more about how to apply.