Freelance Remote Georgian Interpreter

Clear Voice; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A language services provider in the UK is seeking freelance interpreters for the Georgian language. The role involves facilitating communication between individuals who do not share a common language. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of interpreting experience and relevant qualifications. This position offers flexibility in working hours and competitive pay rates, alongside excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Excellent training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Support from dedicated staff

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of interpreting experience required.
• Must possess a relevant interpreting qualification.
• Proficiency in English required for certain roles.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between people without a common language.
• Ensure accurate and impartial interpreting services.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and interpreting guidelines.

Skills

Professional language interpreting services

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Understanding of cultures

Punctuality and reliability

Education

Community Interpreting Level 3 Certificate

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Bachelor's degree in Linguistics

Job description

Overview

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 Georgian language, to work on self-employed contracts 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 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 Masters 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.

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