Freelance Interpreters (Multiple Languages)

Dals; West of England, Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 2,066,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance work

Training resources

Community impact

Support team

Job summary

Dals is seeking freelance face-to-face interpreters across Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and Cardiff. Use English alongside your language(s) to help people access essential services in healthcare, education, and public sector settings.

Join a flexible freelance network with self-directed hours, assignments, and a supportive team. Strong language skills and reliability are essential; right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and at least one other language
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, professional and culturally aware
• Right to work in the UK and able to travel to assignments

Responsibilities

• Interpret conversations between English speakers and speakers of your language(s)
• Support appointments in healthcare, education, legal, housing, and social care settings
• Help people access essential services and information
• Facilitate clear, accurate, and confidential communication
• Manage assignments and availability through our interpreter platform

Skills

English

Arabic

Polish

Farsi

Pashto

Somali

Bengali

Kurdish

Dari

Urdu

Spanish

Lithuanian

Turkish

Cantonese

Job description

Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall & Cardiff

Arabic, Polish, Farsi, Pashto, Arabic Sudanese, Somali, Bengali, Kurdish/Kurdish Sorani, Dari, Urdu, Spanish, Lithuanian, Turkish, Cantonese and Other Language Speakers Wanted

Please note: This is an external application.

Dals is currently recruiting interpreters who speak Arabic, Polish, Farsi, Pashto, Arabic Sudanese, Somali, Bengali, Kurdish/Kurdish Sorani, Dari, Urdu, Spanish, Lithuanian, Turkish, Cantonese, and other community languages to support healthcare, legal, education, and public sector services across Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall & Cardiff.

Use your language skills alongside English to help people access essential services while enjoying the flexibility of freelance work.

Whether you have interpreting experience or simply speak English and at least one other language fluently, we'd love to hear from you.

What Does "Freelance" Mean?

As a freelance interpreter, you are self-employed and in control of:

• Your working hours
• The assignments you accept
• How far you travel

What Does the Role Involve?

As a Face-to-Face Interpreter, you will:

• Interpret conversations between English speakers and speakers of your language(s)
• Support appointments in healthcare, education, legal, housing, and social care settings
• Help people access essential services and information
• Facilitate clear, accurate, and confidential communication
• Manage your assignments and availability through our interpreter platform

Why Join Dals?

• Complete flexibility – work when you want
• Accept as many or as few assignments as you choose
• Opportunities available across Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall & Cardiff and surrounding areas
• Free online training and support
• Friendly and dedicated interpreter support team
• Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
• Freelance role that fits around your existing commitments
• Opportunity to make a positive impact within your local community

Who Are We Looking For?

You could be a great fit if you:

• Speak English and at least one other language fluently
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoy helping people and supporting your local community
• Are reliable, professional, and culturally aware
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Can travel to appointments within your chosen area

No Interpreting Experience?

If you are fluent in English and at least one other language and have excellent communication skills, we still encourage you to apply.

Full support, guidance, and training resources are available.

Interpreters play a vital role in helping people access healthcare, education, legal advice, housing support, and other essential public services.

Your language skills can help ensure that people are understood when it matters most.

Join Dals' growing network of interpreters and help bridge the language gap across the UK.

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