Freelance Face to Face Bengali Interpreters Required in Bedfordshire

ClearVoice; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading language services provider is seeking freelance interpreters for Bengali to support various sectors across the UK, including legal and medical services. Candidates should have at least 2 years of interpreting experience and relevant qualifications. The role demands professionalism and a commitment to delivering quality services. Interested candidates can contact via phone or email for further discussion.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between people with different languages.
• Provide accurate and impartial interpreting services.
• Ensure quality by following interpreting guidelines.

Skills

Language interpreting

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Cultural understanding

Education

Community Interpreting Level 3 Certificate

Bachelor's degree in Languages or related fields

Job description

Overview

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 Bengali who can help us to meet the needs of our clients in Luton, Bedford and other Bedfordshire cities.

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.

Assignments

• 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 share a common language. The interpreter’s duty is to convey the sense and meaning of what is said to enable 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 Masters 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 Register of 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 (where appropriate to supply evidence)

Requirements

• Evidence that you are eligible to work in the UK
• Provide a valid DBS certificate (or be willing to apply for one)
• 2 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.

Our contact details:

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Email: [e-mail]