Interpreter Translator Required In Barking & Dagenham

Language Empire; Greater London; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A notable interpreting service provider is seeking freelance interpreters in Barking & Dagenham. The role involves interpreting in legal, health, and local government settings. Applicants must be fluent in English and another language and hold relevant qualifications. Offering flexible hours and the opportunity to work from home, this is a self-employed position with support from the in-house team.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Must be 21 or over and have the right to work in the UK.
• Formal qualifications in interpreting are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for various public services.
• Ensure understanding of interpretations by non-English speakers.
• Handle confidential information.

Skills

Fluency in English and another language

Conference interpreting

Understanding of legal terminology

Education

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an interpreter job in Barking & Dagenham?

Do you want flexible hours with competitive rates?

We are urgently recruiting for freelance interpreters to work within various settings such as the NHS, Local Authorities, Police, Probation and other public and private organisations.

Established in 2001, Language Empire provides professional interpreting and translation services to the public and private sectors across the UK. We have been offering our services in the UK for over 20 years, covering hundreds of basic languages and dialects across the UK. If you can speak one or more foreign languages and would like a crucial role involving politics, business, health care and public service, this could be the role for you!

Types of Interpreters

• Face-to-Face Interpreters
• Telephone Interpreters
• Video Interpreters
• Translators

Job Type

Note: This is a self-employed position.

What the Job Involves

Interpreting involves listening to, understanding and memorizing content in the original ‘source’ language, then reproducing the speech into the ‘target’ language with 100% accuracy.

You will:

• Interpret for people using legal, health and local government services
• Check the non-English speakers understanding after each sentence
• Conference, consecutive and public service interpreting
• Dealing with highly confidential information
• Liaise between the service user and service provider

Requirements

• Fluent in English and another language
• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• You must be aged 21 or over
• Formal qualifications such as:
  • Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)
  • Community Interpreting
  • NRPSI, CIOL, ITI registered is advantageous
  • Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages
  • Any other interpreting related qualification

Benefits & Working Style

• Flexible working to fit around your schedule
• Work from the comfort of your own home
• Be your own boss
• Ongoing help and support from our dedicated in-house team
• Continuous professional development and support

Once your registration has been approved, you will be contacted for any job opportunities in and around your locality.