Freelance Wolof Interpreter - Glasgow

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance opportunities

Meaningful work

Nationwide interpreter network

Job summary

Premium Linguistic Services (PLS) is seeking freelance Wolof interpreters in Glasgow for face-to-face assignments across healthcare, local authorities and other public services. You will interpret English and Wolof with accuracy and impartiality, while maintaining confidentiality.

This flexible, self-employed opportunity lets you choose assignments based on your availability. DBS/Right to work in the UK considerations apply, and a nationwide interpreter network is available.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Wolof.
• Face-to-face interpreting across varied settings.
• No formal interpreting qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, accurate, impartial interpretation between speakers.
• Attend face-to-face assignments at agreed locations/times.
• Convey meaning and tone faithfully without altering information.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Remain neutral and respectful to all parties.
• Arrive on time and well-presented for each assignment.
• Stay professional in challenging situations.

Skills

English fluency

Wolof language

Listening skills

Verbal communication

Travel locally

Right to work UK

DBS available

Job description

Freelance Wolof 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 Wolofand 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, complete and impartial interpretation between speakers.
• Attend face-to-face interpreting assignments at agreed locations and times.
• Convey the meaning, tone and intent of each speaker faithfully, without adding, omitting or changing information.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and respect professional boundaries at all times.
• Remain neutral and communicate respectfully with everyone involved.
• Arrive on time, prepared and appropriately dressed for each assignment.
• Maintain professionalism, including when handling sensitive or challenging situations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Be fluent in English and the language you wish to interpret.
• Have strong listening and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to communicate information clearly and accurately.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and impartiality.
• Be reliable, professional and punctual.
• Remain calm and focused in different situations.
• Be willing and able to travel locally for face-to-face assignments.
• Have the right to work in the UK, including permission to undertake self-employed work where applicable.
• Hold a valid DBS certificate or be willing to obtain one before undertaking assignments.

Benefits

• Flexible freelance opportunities – choose which assignments to accept based on your availability.
• Meaningful work – use your language skills to help people access essential services and communicate effectively.
• Variety of assignments – gain experience interpreting in different professional and community settings.
• Nationwide interpreter network – become part of PLS's established network of freelance interpreters.

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