Freelance Face-to-Face Greek Interpreters Required in Coventry

ClearVoice; Coventry; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A language services provider based in Coventry is seeking freelance interpreters for Greek to facilitate effective communication. The ideal candidates should possess relevant qualifications and at least 2 years of interpreting experience. This role offers competitive rates, flexible working hours, and ongoing support. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and provide a valid DBS certificate.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible working hours

Excellent training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of interpreting experience required.
• Must adhere to a strict Code of Conduct and deliver impartial services.
• Experience in various interpreting domains (legal, medical, social services) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between individuals without a common language.
• Convey meaning and context accurately during assignments.
• Exhibit professionalism and comply with interpreting guidelines.

Skills

Professional language interpreting

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Cultural understanding

Punctuality and reliability

Education

Community Interpreting Level 3 Certificate

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Bachelor’s degree in Languages, Translation, or related

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 Sectors across the UK. We are currently recruiting freelance interpreters for Greek, who can help us to meet the needs of our clients in Coventry.

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.

Benefits

• 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

• 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 3Certificate
• Diplomain PoliceInterpreting (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, Linguistic or related fields
• Certificate of Higher Education in Translation, Interpretation, Languages, Philology or Linguistics
• National Registered of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI)
• Chartered Institute of Linguists Qualifications (CIOL)
• Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI)

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)
• 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.

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