British Sign Language Interpreter

Silalinguists; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

SILA Linguists in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced freelance British Sign Language interpreters to join our remote freelance team.

You will provide accurate interpretation between BSL and English across healthcare, legal, educational, and social settings, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Join a diverse pool of language experts and help connect BSL speakers with vital services across the UK.

Qualifications

• Proficient in BSL and English, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience interpreting in healthcare, legal, educational or social settings.
• Committed to confidentiality and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate interpretation services between BSL and English.
• Assist in facilitating communication for BSL speakers in healthcare, legal, educational and social contexts.
• Maintain detailed records of assignments and follow client guidelines.
• Comply with our rigorous Code of Conduct and uphold unbiased service.
• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and cultural understanding.

Skills

BSL proficiency

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism and confidentiality

Freelance availability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Languages/Translation/Interpretation/Linguistics

Ph.D. in Linguistics

Certificate of Higher Education in Translation/Interpretation/Languages/Philology or Linguistics

DPSI

Community Interpreting Level 3 Certificate

Job description

British Sign Language Interpreter at SILA Linguists

Company: SILA Linguists
Location: United Kingdom (U.K.)
Are you a skilled BSL interpreter with a passion for breaking languagebarriers?
SILA Linguists is searching for experienced BSL interpreters to join ourfreelance team.

Position:Freelance British Sign Language Interpreter
Location:Remote and Various locations in the U.K.

Responsibility

• Provide accurate interpretationservices between BSL and English
• Assist in facilitatingeffective communication for BSL-speaking individuals in a variety of settings,
  including healthcare, legal, educational, and social contexts
• Maintain detailed records ofassignments and adhere to client-specific guidelines
• Comply with our rigorous Code ofConduct
• Furnish a precise, confidential,and unbiased interpreting service
• Uphold the utmost quality byadhering to all interpreting standards
• Provide exceptional customerservice
• Demonstrate outstandingcommunication, language, and organisational abilities
• Be punctual, dependable,confident, enthusiastic, and professional
• Maintain impartiality andfairness, displaying courtesy towards clients and service users
• Demonstrate a profoundunderstanding of the culture of both languages

Requirements

• Proficiency in British Sign Language (BSL) andEnglish
• Prior experience as British Sign Language (BSL)interpreter
• Exceptional communication andinterpersonal skills
• Dedication to professionalism andconfidentiality
• Flexibility and availability forfreelance assignments
• Comply with our rigorous Code ofConduct
• Furnish a precise, confidential,and unbiased interpreting service
• Uphold the utmost quality byadhering to all interpreting standards
• Provide exceptional customerservice
• Demonstrate outstandingcommunication, language, and organisational abilities
• Be punctual, dependable,confident, enthusiastic, and professional
• Maintain impartiality andfairness, displaying courtesy towards clients and service users
• Demonstrate a profoundunderstanding of the culture of both languages

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ Interpretingexperience
• Community Interpreting Level3Certificate
• DPSI
• Any other qualifications relatedto Interpreting or Translation
• Bachelor’s or Masters degree inLanguages, Translation, Interpretation or Linguistics
• Ph.D. or Doctoral in Linguistics
• Certificate of Higher Educationin Translation, Interpretation, Languages, Philology or Linguistics

Join our diverse team of language experts and help connect BSL speakers with vitalservices in the U.K.

Thank you for your interest in this position. If you believe you are a good fit for this role,