Face-to-Face Interpreters - Dari and Pashto

Clear Voice; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated language services organization is seeking freelance interpreters fluent in Dari and Pashto to provide high-quality language assistance. Responsibilities include facilitating communication between parties who do not share a common language while adhering to the utmost confidentiality and impartiality. The position offers flexibility, with competitive pay and extensive training opportunities. Candidates with a relevant degree and professional qualifications are encouraged to apply to support vital communication for clients across various sectors.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Excellent training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ interpreting experience.
• Proficiency in English language is essential.
• Evidence that you are eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between clients who do not understand each other.
• Adhere to strict code of conduct in all interpreting tasks.
• Provide an accurate and impartial interpreting service.

Skills

Professional language interpreting services

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Impartial and unbiased demeanor

Education

Bachelor's degree in languages or related fields

Community interpreting level 3 certificate

Diploma in Police interpreting

Chartered institute of linguists qualifications

Job description

About Clear Voice

Clear Voice are passionate about removing language barriers and supporting vulnerable people. We work with charities and organisations in the public and private sectors across the UK.

We are currently recruiting freelance interpreters for Dari & Pashto languages to work on self‑employed contract who can help us to meet the needs of our clients.

Clear Voice is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Excellent training opportunities including an induction course, ongoing one on one support, training sessions and upskilling opportunities
• Flexible working – set your own hours
• Telephone interpreting services which run 24/7
• Pre‑booked telephone, video remote and face‑to‑face interpreting opportunities – you choose which suits you best.
• Dedicated members of staff to support you with any queries.

Assignments include but are not limited to:

• Commercial/Business
• Asylum and Refugee Services
• Modern Day Slavery
• Local Authorities / Social Services
• Social Housing / Social Security
• Legal
• Medical
• Employment / Education

Role Description

The role of the interpreter is to facilitate communication between people, who do not have a language in common. The interpreter’s duty is to convey the sense and meaning of what is said to enable an effective two‑way communication.

What we expect from our linguists

• Provide professional language interpreting services
• Adhere to our strict code of conduct
• Provide an accurate, confidential and impartial interpreting service
• Ensure the highest level of quality by following all interpreting guidelines
• Deliver outstanding customer service
• Possess excellent communication, language and organisational skills
• Be punctual, reliable, confident, enthusiastic and professional
• Remain impartial and unbiased, to exhibit courtesy towards the clients and service users
• Display deep understanding of the culture of both languages
• Maintain a professional demeanour throughout the interpreting assignment

Qualifications, experience and memberships (preferred)

• Minimum 2 years’ interpreting experience
• Community interpreting level 3 certificate
• Diploma in Police interpreting (DPI) / Metropolitan Police test
• Diploma in public service interpreting (DPSI)
• Any other qualifications related to interpreting/translation
• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in languages, translation, interpretation, philology, linguistics or related fields
• Ph.D. or doctoral in languages, philology, linguistics or related fields
• Certificate of higher education in translation, interpretation, languages, philology or linguistics
• National registered public service interpreters (NRPSI)
• Chartered institute of linguists qualifications (CIOL)
• Institute of translation and interpreting (ITI)
• Membership of other professional bodies
• Proficiency in English language

You must also be able to provide

• Evidence that you are eligible to work in the UK
• Provide a valid DBS certificate (or be willing to apply for one)
• Two references

If you don’t meet the above mentioned requirements and you are still interested, we encourage all candidates to get in touch with us to discuss their circumstances further.

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