Kurdish Interpreters Required In Billingham (TS)

TN United Kingdom; Stockton-on-Tees; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking freelance Kurdish interpreters for various settings, including the NHS and local authorities. This self-employed role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work from home. Ideal candidates will be fluent in English and Kurdish, with relevant interpreting qualifications. Join a supportive team that values continuous professional development, and make a meaningful impact in public service and healthcare. If you have a passion for languages and helping others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Ongoing support from in-house team

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and another language, preferably Kurdish.
• Qualifications in interpreting and translation are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for clients using legal, health, and local government services.
• Handle highly confidential information and check understanding.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Kurdish

Interpreting skills

Confidentiality handling

Education

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Degree in Translation, Interpreting, or Languages

Community Interpreting

Job description

Job Description:

Are you looking for a Kurdish interpreter job in Billingham?

Do you want flexible hours with competitive rates?

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

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 languages and dialects. If you can speak one or more foreign languages and want a role involving politics, business, healthcare, and public service, this could be the opportunity for you!

We are currently recruiting for:

• Telephone Interpreters
• Translators

Please note this is a self-employed position.

Job Responsibilities:

Interpreting involves listening to, understanding, and memorizing content in the source language, then reproducing it accurately in the target language.

You will:

• Interpret for clients using legal, health, and local government services
• Check understanding with non-English speakers after each sentence
• Perform conference, consecutive, and public service interpreting
• Handle highly confidential information
• Liaise between service users and providers

Requirements:

• Fluent in English and another language
• Right to work in the UK
• Age 21 or over
• Qualifications such as:
  • Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)
  • Community Interpreting
  • NRPSI, CIOL, ITI registration (advantageous)
  • Degree in Translation, Interpreting, or Languages
  • Other interpreting-related qualifications
• Flexible working hours
• Work from home
• Self-employment status
• Ongoing support from our in-house team
• Continuous professional development opportunities

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