Face-to-Face Interpreter - Surrey

Word360; Claygate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Meaningful impact

Ongoing training

Job summary

Word360 is seeking skilled, reliable freelance interpreters to provide in-person language support for individuals with limited English proficiency. This self-employed role involves interpreting for NHS, local councils, charities, and private organisations, across health and social care settings in Surrey.

Applicants should have strong communication and organisational skills, a professional and empathetic approach, and eligibility to work as self-employed in the UK.

Qualifications

• Face-to-face interpreting experience preferred.
• DBS certificate and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face interpretation for NHS, local councils, charities, and private organisations.
• Travel regularly within and around the Surrey area to assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism across various settings (medical, social care, community).

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Professionalism

Interpreting confidence

Enhanced DBS

Self-employment eligibility

Job description

About The Role

Word360 is the Midlands' largest interpreting and translation service provider, proudly partnering with a wide range of clients within Surrey. 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 Surrey area.***

Guildford, Woking, Godalming, Aldershot, Epsom, Redhill

Languages in Demand

Akan, Arabic, Bengali, Farsi, Kurdish, Pashto, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Somali, Tigrigna, Twi, Urdu, Vietnamese, Spanish

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 skillsin both English and additionallanguage
• Strong organisational abilitieswith the capacity to manage multiple assignments
• Professionalism and enthusiasm, with a respectful and empathetic approach
• Confidence interpretingacross 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, 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.