DPI Interpreter

LanguageLine Solutions; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LanguageLine Solutions seeks a Freelance Police Interpreter to provide critical interpreting services during police interviews and investigations. Ideal candidates will be fluent in a foreign language and English, possess relevant interpreting qualifications, and have experience in public service. This autonomous role allows for flexible scheduling, making it perfect for interpreters looking to support law enforcement.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Weekly payments

Dedicated interpreter manager for support

Flexible assignment choices

Access to an online portal for management

Qualifications

• Proof of proficiency in English and foreign language required.
• Public service interpreting experience needed.
• Residency in the UK for 3+ years (NPPV3 vetting).

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face interpreting for police interviews and statements.
• Ensure culturally sensitive communication between parties.

Skills

Communication

Active Listening

Education

DPSI (Law)

DPI

DCI (Police and Court Pathway)

Job description

Freelance Police Interpreter

Location: KENT

Salary: Competitive Rates (Details on Request)

Languages: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, BSL, Bulgarian, Lithuanian, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Sudanese, Sylheti, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu

About Us

LanguageLine Solutions is one of the UK's market-leading Language Service Providers, delivering face-to-face interpreting services to police forces, NHS Trusts, local authorities, schools, and commercial clients both in the UK and internationally. We are proud to support our team of professional interpreters, offering flexible work and excellent support.

Benefits

We value our interpreters and offer the following benefits: • Competitive rates of pay • Weekly payments • Dedicated and supportive interpreter manager to assist with any queries • Easy-to-use online portal for managing bookings and payments • A wide range of clients, offering varied interpreting opportunities • Flexibility to work according to your own schedule, with hours that suit you

About the Role

As a freelance Police Interpreter with LanguageLine Solutions, you will: • Provide face-to-face interpreting services for police interviews, statements, and investigations • Interpret between English and your foreign language with clarity and accuracy • Collaborate with clients to ensure high-quality, culturally sensitive communication

This role offers the flexibility to choose your assignments and work in your preferred location, with ongoing support from our dedicated team.

About You

To succeed in this role, you must meet the following requirements:

Essential: • Proof of proficiency in both English and your foreign language • Excellent communication and active listening skills • Proof of public service interpreting experience • Resident in the UK for 3+ years (for NPPV3 vetting) • Right to work in the UK

Required Qualifications (any of the following): • DPSI (Law), DPI, DCI (Police and Court Pathway), or Interpreting qualification assessed by the Metropolitan Police

Next Steps

If you're ready to join a market-leading language services provider, and support law enforcement as a freelance Police Interpreter, apply now!

To start your application, please click the APPLY button at the bottom of your screen and provide the following information: • Full postcode • Languages fluently spoken

Please note: We are currently only able to accept candidates based in the UK.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At LanguageLine Solutions, we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.