Face-to-Face Interpreter – Rugby

Word360; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Hours

Meaningful Impact

Ongoing Support & Training

Job summary

Word360 is the Midlands' largest interpreting and translation service provider, currently seeking reliable freelance interpreters to support individuals with limited English proficiency across Rugby and Coventry. This self-employed role focuses on delivering high-quality face-to-face language interpretation for health, social care, and community settings.

You'll travel regularly within the Rugby and Coventry area, choose assignments that fit your schedule, and benefit from ongoing training and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication in 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 medical, social care, and community settings.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (Child and Adult Workforce, with Barred Lists).
• Eligibility for self-employment in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face interpretation services to NHS, local councils, charities, and private businesses.
• Travel within Rugby and Coventry area.
• Break down communication barriers to ensure access to services.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Professionalism and empathy

Interpreting confidence

Enhanced DBS certificate

Self-employment eligibility in the 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 Rugby. 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 Rugby and Coventry area.

Languages in Demand

We are particularly seeking interpreters fluent in one or more of the following languages:
Polish, Romanian, Punjabi, Arabic, Kurdish, Tamil, Slovak, Bengali, Farsi, Albanian, Cantonese, Croatian, Czech, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Latvian, Nepalese, Amharic, Vietnamese, Pashto, Somali, Kurdish - Sorani, Portuguese, Telegu, Tigrigna

Additionally, we welcome British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters– both Registered Sign Language Interpreters (RSLI) and Trainee Sign Language Interpreters (TSLI) are encouraged to apply.

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.