Freelance Interpreter - Somali (Face-to-Face)

Dals; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Free online training

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A community-focused interpreting service in Greater Manchester is seeking a Freelance Interpreter to assist non-English speakers. This role involves interpreting live conversations in healthcare, legal, and public services. Candidates must be fluent in English and Somali, with excellent communication skills. Enjoy the flexibility of setting your own schedule, supported by a friendly team and free training resources.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Somali is a must.
• Strong communication and listening skills are essential.
• Flexible working hours allow for a self-chosen schedule.
• Willing to work on a freelance basis.
• Commitment to confidentiality and cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Interpret live conversations between clients and limited English speakers.
• Support communication in healthcare, legal, and public service settings.
• Ensure accurate and culturally sensitive interpretation.
• Use our interpreting app to manage availability and assignments.
• Deliver excellent service that empowers people to access vital services.

Skills

Fluency in English and Somali

Strong communication and listening skills

Listening skills

Flexible schedule

Right to work in UK

Confidentiality & cultural sensitivity

Tools

Interpreting app usage

Job description

Freelance Interpreter – Somali (Face-to-Face)

Location: Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

We’re looking for Interpreters to join our growing community at Dals!

As a freelance interpreter, you will attend appointments in person to support our clients and their non‑English speaking service users. You’ll help bridge communication gaps in essential settings like healthcare, legal, and public services—making every conversation count.

What will you do?

• Interpret live conversations between clients and limited English speakers.
• Support communication in medical, legal, social services, and public sector settings.
• Ensure accurate, confidential, and culturally sensitive interpretation.
• Use our interpreting app to manage your availability and assignments.
• Deliver excellent service that empowers people to access vital services.

What We’re Looking For

• Fluency in English and Somali.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Flexible hours – you choose your schedule.
• Free online training and resources.
• Friendly and supportive team.

Apply now and support your community to get prompt and accurate access to vital services and information.