Justice Sector Interpreter (Freelance) – Yorkshire

Dals; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance work

Competitive rates

Specialist justice sector assignments

Free online training and development

Friendly and dedicated support team

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Meaningful and rewarding environments

Join one of the UK's leading language 

Job summary

Dals is seeking qualified interpreters to cover South and West Yorkshire justice sector assignments. You will work freelance, choosing hours, assignments, and travel based on your availability.

You’ll interpret between English and your target languages for police, court, and public service settings, delivering accurate, confidential interpretation while upholding professional ethics. Join one of the UK's leading language service providers and access free online training, support from a dedicated

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and at least one listed language is required.
• Right to work in the UK and NPPV Level 3 clearance.
• Interpretation for police, court and public service settings.
• Professional and confidential interpretation at all times.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fluency in English

Arabic

Kurdish/Kurdish Sorani

Mandarin

Tigrinya

Czech

Latvian

Urdu

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 South and West Yorkshire Justice Sector Assignments Flexible Freelance Opportunities Justice Sector Interpreters Needed in Yorkshire Dals is seeking qualified interpreters fluent in Arabic, Kurdish / Kurdish Sorani, Mandarin, Tigrinya, Czech, Latvian (Lettish), Mandarin and Urdu to support police, court, and legal assignments across South and West Yorkshire 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
• 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

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
• 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