Justice Sector Interpreter (Freelance) – Merseyside and Cheshire

Dals; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance work

Free online training

Support team

Refer-a-Friend

Meaningful assignments

Job summary

Dals is seeking professional freelance interpreters fluent in Turkish, Somali, Bulgarian and Tetun Belo to support police, court and legal assignments across Merseyside and Cheshire.

You will interpret between English and your target language in justice sector settings, delivering accurate, impartial interpretation and maintaining strict confidentiality. As a self-employed interpreter, you decide your hours and assignments, with access to free online training and dedicated support from Dals.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and at least one target language.
• Excellent 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

Excellent communication

Education

DPSI Law (Full)

Diploma in Community Interpreting – Police & Court Pathway

DPI

Met Police Test

Job description

Use Your Language Skills Where They Matter Most

Merseyside and Cheshire

Justice Sector Interpreters Needed in Merseyside and Cheshire

Dals is seeking qualified interpreters fluent in Turkish, Somali, Bulgarian and Tetun Belo to support police, court, and legal assignments across Merseyside and Cheshire areas.

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

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.

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