Justice Sector Interpreter (Freelance) – Merseyside

Dals; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free online training and development

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Flexible freelance work

Job summary

Dals is seeking qualified interpreters fluent in English and additional languages for flexible freelance opportunities across the UK justice sector. You will support police, court, and legal assignments, delivering accurate and confidential interpretation while maintaining high professional ethics.

Join a leading UK language service provider with flexible hours, competitive rates, and an emphasis on training and support.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and at least one listed language.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between English and 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 availability and assignments through our interpreter platform.
• Help individuals access essential services and legal support.

Skills

Fluent in English & other languages

Excellent communication skills

Legal/ethical interpreting

Education

DPSI Law (Full)

Diploma in Community Interpreting – Police & Court

DPI

Met Police Test

Job description

Use Your Language Skills Where They Matter Most

Merseyside Justice Sector Assignments Flexible Freelance Opportunities

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?

• Your working hours
• The assignments you accept
• Your travel preferences
• Your availability

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
• Competitive rates
• Specialist justice sector assignments
• 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

• Fluency in English and at least one of the listed languages
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The right to work in the UK
• NPPV Level 3 Clearance Plus One or More of the Following:
• DPSI Law (Full)
• Diploma in Community Interpreting – Police & Court Pathway
• DPI
• Met Police Test

Whether you are already experienced in police interpreting, have previously supported this contract, or are ready to explore the next step in your freelance interpreting journey, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Every assignment is an opportunity to help people understand their rights, access important services, and communicate effectively within the justice system.

Your language skills can have a meaningful impact on people's lives and help ensure that every voice is heard.

Join Dals' growing network of specialist Justice Sector Interpreters and help bridge communication barriers across the UK.