Face-to-Face Interpreter – Swindon

Word360; Swindon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Training & support

Self-employed opportunity

Job summary

Word360 is seeking skilled interpreters for face-to-face language support across health and social care sectors. You will work on assignments nationwide, including NHS and local councils, choosing bookings that fit your schedule.

This self-employed role offers flexible hours, ongoing support, and DBS checks assistance where needed, with opportunities to impact people’s access to essential services.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills in English and another language.
• Strong organisational abilities 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 both Barred Lists).
• Eligibility for self-employment in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face interpretation services to health, social care, and community organisations.
• Support NHS, local councils, charities, and private businesses with language access.
• Break down communication barriers to ensure services are accessible.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Professionalism

Interpreting confidence

DBS certificate

Self-employment eligibility

Job description

About The Role

Please note: This role will require travel, you will be sent assignments in Glocuestershire, Bath, Beistol etc. You will have complete felxibility and be able to chose which bookings you wish to accept.

Word360 is the Midlands' largest interpreting and translation service provider, proudly partnering with a wide range of clients within Berkshire, Bristol and Gloucestershire. 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.

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

Languages we are recruiting for include, but are not limited to: Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Cantonese, Czech, Dari, Farsi, Farsi (Western Persian), Gujarati, Hungarian, Italian, Kurdish, Kurdish-Bahdini, Lithuanian, Mandarin, Nepalese, Oromo, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Tigrinya, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese.

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 additionallanguage
• 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 aself-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.