Freelance Tamil Interpreter & Translator (Remote)

Translation Empire; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 27,552 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Dedicated support team

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading interpreting service in Sheffield is seeking a freelance Tamil Interpreter and Translator. The role offers flexible hours and requires fluency in English and Tamil, with formal qualifications in interpreting beneficial. Responsibilities include interpreting for legal and healthcare services, ensuring accurate communication between parties, and handling confidential information. This role is self-employed, allowing you to manage your schedule and work from home.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be aged 21 or over.
• Formal qualifications in public service interpreting are required.
• Right to work in the UK is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for non-English speakers in legal and health contexts.
• Check understanding after each sentence.
• Deal with confidential information.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Tamil

Legal terminology knowledge

Education

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages

Job description

A leading interpreting service in Sheffield is seeking a freelance Tamil Interpreter and Translator. The role offers flexible hours and requires fluency in English and Tamil, with formal qualifications in interpreting beneficial. Responsibilities include interpreting for legal and healthcare services, ensuring accurate communication between parties, and handling confidential information. This role is self-employed, allowing you to manage your schedule and work from home.