Freelance Kurdish Sorani Interpreter-Glasgow

Premium Linguistic Services; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance opportunities

Qualifications not essential

Growing UK network

Job summary

Premium Linguistic Services (PLS) is seeking freelance Kurdish Sorani interpreters for face-to-face work in Glasgow and surrounding areas. This flexible freelance role allows you to accept assignments based on your availability.

Applicants may come from any interpreting background; the company welcomes candidates with or without formal qualifications. You must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to obtain a DBS certificate before assignments.

Qualifications

• Formal interpreting qualification is not required.
• Hold a valid DBS certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Right to Work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, accurate and impartial face-to-face interpretation.
• Attend Face-to-Face assignments at agreed locations in Glasgow.
• Convey meaning and tone accurately while remaining impartial.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Remain professional and punctual.
• Communicate respectfully with all parties.
• Be prepared and travel locally for assignments.
• Stay calm in sensitive situations.
• Maintain high professional conduct.

Skills

Fluent in English

Target language proficiency

Active listening

Verbal communication

Confidentiality and impartiality

Reliability and punctuality

Travel readiness

Right to Work in the UK

DBS certificate or willingness toObta

Job description

Freelance Kurdish Sorani Interpreter-Glasgow

Department: Recruitment

Employment Type: Freelance

Location: Glasgow

Compensation: £13.00 - £20.00 / hour

Description

Face-to-Face | Flexible Freelance Opportunities

Do you speak English and Kurdish Sorani / Kurdish?

Are you a confident communicator who enjoys helping people understand and be understood?

Premium Linguistic Services (PLS) is looking for friendly, reliable and professional freelance interpreters to provide Face-to-Face interpreting services in Glasgow and surrounding areas.

Whether you are an experienced interpreter or looking to use your language skills professionally, we would be delighted to hear from you.

No formal interpreting qualification? You can still apply.

As a Freelance Face-to-Face Interpreter, you will help bridge language barriers by enabling clear communication between people who do not share the same language.

You will attend appointments in person and interpret conversations accurately, clearly and impartially.

Assignments may take place in a variety of professional and community settings, giving you the opportunity to meet different people and use your language skills where they are genuinely needed.

This is a flexible freelance role, so you can accept assignments based on your availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clear, accurate and impartial interpretation
• Attend Face-to-Face assignments at agreed locations and times
• Convey the meaning and tone of conversations as accurately as possible
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Remain impartial and maintain professional boundaries
• Communicate respectfully with everyone involved
• Be punctual, reliable and prepared for assignments
• Remain calm and professional, including during sensitive situations
• Maintain a high standard of professional conduct

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

A formal interpreting qualification is not required.

• Are fluent in English and Target language
• Have strong listening and verbal communication skills
• Can process and communicate information accurately
• Are confident communicating with people from different backgrounds
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and impartiality
• Are reliable, professional and punctual
• Can remain calm and focused in different situations
• Are willing and able to travel locally for assignments
• Have the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold a valid DBS certificate or be willing to obtain one - a valid DBS is mandatory and must be in place before undertaking any assignments with PLS.

Benefits

• Flexible freelance opportunities - accept assignments based on your availability
• Qualifications are not essential - relevant experience and qualifications are welcomed but are not mandatory
• Growing UK network - become part of our network of freelance interpreters

If you have strong language skills, enjoy helping people communicate and are looking for flexible remote interpreting opportunities, we would love to hear from you.