British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter for the Justice Sector (Freelance) - Manchester

Dals; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance opportunities

Free online training

Dedicated support from an experienced队

Job summary

Dals in Manchester is seeking freelance BSL interpreters to support police, court, and legal assignments across Greater Manchester. As a freelance interpreter, you will interpret between English and BSL, ensuring clear communication in high-stakes justice settings.

This role offers flexible working hours, professional development resources, and access to a supportive team. You will participate in a growing network of specialists and help Deaf users access essential public services.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and BSL is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Registration with NRCPD or RBSLI.
• Relevant BSL interpreting qualification (Level 6 or equivalent preferred).

Responsibilities

• Interpret between English and British Sign Language (BSL).
• Support communication within police, court, legal and justice settings.
• Ensure accurate, confidential, and impartial interpretation.
• Maintain professional standards and ethical practice at all times.
• Manage your availability and assignments through our interpreting platform.
• Help service users access essential legal and public services.

Skills

Fluency in English

British Sign Language (BSL)

Excellent communication

Right to work in the UK

NRCPD/RBSLI registration

BSL Interpreting Qualification (Level

Education

Diploma in Community Interpreting - Police & Court Pathway

DPSI Law (Full)

DPI

Met Police Test

Job description

British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter for the Justice Sector (Freelance) - Manchester

Support Access to Justice. Use Your Skills Where They Matter Most.

BSL Interpreters Needed for Justice Sector Assignments

Dals is seeking qualified BSL Interpreters to support police, court, and legal assignments across Greater Manchester.

Use your expertise to facilitate vital communication, promote equal access to justice, and make a meaningful difference when it matters most.

What Does Freelance Mean?

As a freelance interpreter, you are self-employed and have complete flexibility over:

• Your working hours
• The assignments you accept

This allows you to fit interpreting around your professional and personal commitments.

What You'll Do

As a Freelance BSL Interpreter, you will:

• Interpret between English and British Sign Language (BSL)
• Support communication within police, court, legal, custodial, and justice-related settings
• Ensure accurate, confidential, and impartial interpretation
• Maintain professional standards and ethical practice at all times
• Manage your availability and assignments through our interpreting platform
• Help service users access essential legal and public services

Why Join Dals?

• Flexible freelance opportunities
• Justice Sector assignments across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire area
• Free online training and development resources
• Dedicated support from an experienced team
• Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Opportunities to work on meaningful assignments that have a direct impact on people's lives
• Join one of the UK's leading language service providers

Who Are We Looking For?

We're seeking professional BSL Interpreters who have:

• Fluency in English and British Sign Language (BSL)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The right to work in the UK
• Registration with NRCPD, RBSLI, or an equivalent professional body
• Relevant BSL Interpreting Qualification (Level 6 or equivalent preferred)

Justice Sector Qualifications

Applicants should hold one or more of the following:

• DPSI Law (Full)
• Diploma in Community Interpreting - Police & Court Pathway
• DPI
• Met Police Test

Make a Difference Where Communication Matters Most

Every day, Deaf BSL users rely on qualified interpreters to access the justice system fairly and effectively.

Your expertise can help ensure that critical conversations are understood, rights are protected, and individuals can fully participate in legal proceedings.

Join Dals' growing network of specialist BSL Interpreters and support access to justice across the UK.

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