Freelance Face-to-Face Tigrinya Interpreters Required in Liverpool

ClearVoice; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 2,066,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training opportunities

Flexible hours

24/7 telephone interpreting

Job summary

Clear Voice is actively recruiting face-to-face freelance interpreters for Tigrinya in Liverpool. You will work on self-employed contracts to meet client needs across social services, legal, medical and other sectors, delivering accurate, confidential, impartial interpreting.

We welcome experienced interpreters with relevant DPSI or DPI qualifications, NRPSI or CIOL membership, and a strong commitment to professional standards. DBS and references are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ interpretting experience.
• Eligible to work in the UK and able to provide a valid DBS certificate.
• Two references.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services on-site, by telephone, and via video.
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality in all assignments.
• Deliver accurate, culturally appropriate interpretations while upholding our Code of Conduct.

Skills

Interpreting

Professionalism

Communication

Customer service

Education

Community Interpreting Level 3 Certificate

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Diploma in Police Interpreting (DPI)

NRPSI

CIOL

ITI

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Languages

Ph.D. in Languages

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 face-to-face freelance interpreters for Tigrinya in Liverpool, 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 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)

Membership of other professional bodies.

Proficiency in English language (when appropriate to supply evidence)

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

Our contact details:

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Email: [e-mail]