Freelance Tigrinya Interpreter-Glasgow

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance opportunities

Qualifications are not essential

Growing UK network

Job summary

Premium Linguistic Services is seeking a Freelance Tigrinya Interpreter to work in Glasgow and surrounding areas. You will provide face-to-face interpreting services, coordinating with clients across healthcare, local authorities, and public services.

This flexible, self-employed opportunity is open to both experienced interpreters and those new to the field; qualifications are not essential, but a DBS certificate is mandatory before assignments with PLS.

Qualifications

• No formal interpreting qualification required.
• Experience and qualifications are welcomed but not essential.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Willing to travel locally for assignments.
• DBS certificate is mandatory before undertaking assignments with PLS.

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

English and Tigrinya

Listening and verbal communication

Confident communication across diverse

Tools

DBS certificate

Job description

Freelance Tigrinya Interpreter-Glasgow

Department: Recruitment

Employment Type: Freelance

Location: Glasgow

Compensation: £13.00 - £20.00 / hour

Description

Face-to-Face | Flexible Freelance Opportunities

Are you fluent in English and Tigrinya and interested in using your language skills to help people communicate?

Premium Linguistic Services (PLS) is looking for reliable and confident bilingual individuals to provide face-to-face interpreting services in Glasgow and surrounding areas.

Whether you are an experienced interpreter or new to the profession, we welcome your application.

No formal interpreting qualification or previous interpreting experience is required.

As a Freelance Interpreter, you will help people overcome language barriers by facilitating clear, accurate and impartial communication.

You will attend face-to-face appointments in a variety of professional and community settings, including healthcare, local authorities and other public services.

This is a flexible, self-employed opportunity, allowing you to accept assignments based on your availability.

Please note that assignments are offered according to client demand, and a minimum volume of work cannot be guaranteed.

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.

We welcome both qualified and non-qualified applicants. Previous interpreting experience or a relevant qualification is an advantage, but it is not essential.

If you have strong language and communication skills and are interested in working as a professional interpreter, we encourage you to apply.

• 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.