Justice Sector Interpreter (Freelance) – Merseyside

Dals; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free online training

Support team

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Job summary

Dals is seeking freelance interpreters fluent in English and multiple languages to support police, court, and legal assignments across Merseyside. You decide your hours and the assignments you accept, providing flexible freelance work and access to training resources.

Applicants should have fluency in English and at least one listed language, strong communication skills, and the right to work in the UK. DPSI Law and related qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and at least one of the listed languages is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between English and target language during justice sector assignments in police, legal, court, and public service settings.
• Deliver accurate, impartial, and confidential interpretation.
• Maintain high professional and ethical standards.
• Manage availability and assignments through our interpreter platform.
• Help individuals access essential services and legal support.

Skills

Fluent in English

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

DPSI Law (Full)

Diploma in Community Interpreting – Police & Court

DPI

Met Police Test

Job description

Use Your Language Skills Where They Matter Most

Justice Sector Interpreters Needed in Merseyside

Dals is seeking qualified interpreters fluent in Arabic (Moroccan/Tunisian/Algerian/Libyan), Arabic, Portuguese (Brazilian), Romanian, Farsi (Persian), Georgian, Kurdish / Kurdish Sorani, Polish, Albanian and Amharic to support police, court, and legal assignments across Merseyside.

Help bridge communication barriers and make a real difference within the justice system.

What Does Freelance Mean?

As a self-employed interpreter, you decide:

• Your working hours
• The assignments you accept

Giving you complete flexibility to work around other professional and personal commitments.

What You'll Do

As a Freelance Interpreter, you will:

• Interpret between English and your target language during justice sector assignments
• Support communication in police, legal, court, and public service settings
• Deliver accurate, impartial, and confidential interpretation
• Maintain the highest professional and ethical standards
• Manage your availability and assignments through our interpreter platform
• Help individuals access essential services and legal support

Why Join Dals?

• Flexible freelance work that fits around your existing commitments
• Free online training and development resources
• Friendly and dedicated support team
• Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Opportunities to use your skills in meaningful and rewarding environments
• Join one of the UK's leading language service providers

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking professional interpreters who have:

• Fluency in English and at least one of the listed languages
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The right to work in the UK

Plus One or More of the Following:

• DPSI Law (Full)
• Diploma in Community Interpreting – Police & Court Pathway
• DPI
• Met Police Test