Face-to-Face Interpreter – Kent

Word360 Limited; England; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Hours

Meaningful Impact

Ongoing Support & Training

Job summary

Word360 Limited is seeking skilled, reliable face-to-face interpreters to support individuals with limited English proficiency across Kent and surrounding areas. This freelance role offers flexible assignments in health, social care, and community settings, helping clients access essential services.

As a self-employed interpreter, you will travel within the Kent area, work with NHS, councils, charities and private businesses, and uphold professional standards with DBS checks and compliance for

Qualifications

• Excellent communication in English and another language.
• Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple assignments.
• Professional and empathetic approach.
• Confident interpreting in medical, social care and community settings.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (Child and Adult) with Barred Lists; DBS help available.
• Eligible for self-employment in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face interpretation for NHS, councils, charities and private businesses.
• Break down communication barriers to ensure access to services.
• Travel within and around the Kent area to assignments.

Skills

English fluency + additional language

Good organisation

Professional & empathetic

Confidence interpreting across domains

DBS enhanced (Child & Adult)

Self-employment eligibility (UK)

Job description

About The Role

Word360 is the Midlands' largest interpreting and translation service provider, proudly partnering with a wide range of clients within Kent. We are currently seeking skilled, passionate, and reliable interpreters to provide face-to-face language support for individuals with limited English proficiency.

If you’re looking for a rewarding freelance opportunity where your work has a direct and positive impact on people’s lives, this could be the perfect role for you

What you'll be doing

As a face-to-face interpreter, you will deliver vital language interpretation services to a range of organisations, particularly within the Health and Social Care sectors.
Your assignments may include supporting individuals accessing services through the NHS, local councils, charities, and private businesses.

You will play a key role in breaking down communication barriers, ensuring that every person has access to the services and support they need.

Please note: This role involves regular travel within and around the Kent area.

Gravesend, Maidstone, Canterbury, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Dartford, Ashford

Languages in Demand

Languages we are recruiting for include, but are not limited to:

• Lithuanian, Tamil

What we're looking for

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills in both English and additional language
• Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple assignments
• Professionalism and enthusiasm, with a respectful and empathetic approach
• Confidence interpreting across various environments (medical, social care, and community-based settings)
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (Child and Adult Workforce, with both Barred Lists) If you do not already hold one, we can assist you in completing your DBS application
• Eligibility for self-employment in the UK

Please note: This is a self-employed position, and you’ll be responsible for your own tax registration with HMRC.

Why join Word360?

• Flexible Working Hours: Choose assignments that fit around your schedule.
• Meaningful Impact: Help improve access to essential services and support within your community.
• Ongoing Support & Training: Benefit from continuous professional development and opportunities to work with diverse clients.

About Us

Word360 is the largest Interpreting and Translation company in the United Kingdom and we are lucky to be working alongside some brilliant clients across nationwide.