Face-to-Face Interpreter – Wolverhampton

Word360 Limited; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Word360 Limited in Wolverhampton is seeking skilled, passionate freelance interpreters to provide face-to-face language support for individuals with limited English proficiency, mainly within health and social care. You may support NHS, local councils, charities and private businesses.

***Please note: This role involves regular travel within and around the Wolverhampton area. This is a self-employed position with responsibility for your tax registration with HMRC.***

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills in English and another language.
• Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple assignments.
• Professionalism, enthusiasm and empathy.
• Confidence interpreting across medical, social care and community settings.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (Child and Adult Workforce) with Barred Lists; DBS assistance available.
• Eligibility for self-employment in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face interpretation for health and social care clients.
• Support individuals accessing NHS and local services.
• Travel regularly within and around Wolverhampton.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Professionalism & empathy

Interpreting across medical settings

DBS clearance

Self-employment eligibility in 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 Wolverhampton. 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.

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

Languages in Demand

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

Kurdish, Lithuanian, Polish

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 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.