Freelance Face to Face Thai Interpreters Required in London Clear Voice London Freelance/Self-E[...]

ClearVoice; London; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking freelance interpreters to help bridge communication gaps for vulnerable communities. This role involves providing professional interpreting services across various sectors, including legal, medical, and social services. With flexible working hours and competitive pay, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact while working from your preferred location. Join a supportive team that values your expertise and offers excellent training opportunities. If you have a passion for languages and helping others, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Excellent training opportunities

Flexible working hours

24/7 Telephone Interpreting Services

Pre-booked interpreting opportunities

Dedicated support staff

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ interpreting experience required.
• Community Interpreting Level 3 Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between people who do not share a language.
• Provide professional and confidential interpreting services.

Skills

Interpreting

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Cultural Understanding

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Languages

Master's degree in Linguistics

Community Interpreting Level 3 Certificate

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting

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 Thai, 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 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 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 (when appropriate to supply evidence)

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.

Our contact details:

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