Freelance Face-to-Face Interpreters Required in Kent

ClearVoice; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

24/7 telephone interpreting services

Pre-booked interpreting opportunities

Job summary

Clear Voice is seeking freelance interpreters to support clients across the UK, including Kent. You will provide telephone, video remote, and face-to-face interpreting services, helping to remove language barriers with professionalism and confidentiality.

We value punctuality, impartiality and excellent communication, with flexible hours and competitive rates. Ideal candidates hold relevant qualifications (NRPSI/CIOL/ITI, DPSI, DPI) and DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' interpreting experience.
• Meet UK eligibility to work.
• DBS certificate or willing to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional language interpreting services.
• Adhere to our strict Code of Conduct.
• Provide an accurate, confidential and impartial interpreting service.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and maintain highest quality guidelines.
• Display deep understanding of culture of both languages and remain impartial.

Skills

Interpreting

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Customer service

Punctuality

Cultural awareness

Education

Community Interpreting Level 3 Certificate

Diploma in Police Interpreting (DPI)

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Bachelor's/Master's in Languages/Translation/Interpretation/Linguistics

PhD in Languages/Philology/Linguistics

Certificate of Higher Education in Translation/Interpreting/Languages

NRPSI

CIOL

ITI

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 Sectors across the UK.

We are currently recruiting freelance interpreters , who can help us to meet the needs of our clients in Kent.

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 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 be also 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

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