Language Telephone Interpreter - Manchester

Kelly; Manchester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading language agency in the UK seeks a Telephone Interpreter to work from home. The role involves providing interpretation services to clients with limited English proficiency, requiring fluency in English and a second language. Ideal candidates will have experience in translation and customer service skills. This freelance position offers competitive rates and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible working schedule

Orientation training provided

Qualifications

• Living in the UK and eligible to work on a self-employed basis.
• Previous experience in spoken or written translation or interpretation.
• Willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Providing interpreting services to clients with limited English proficiency.
• Interpreting and translating English to a 2nd language and vice versa over the phone.
• Demonstrating excellent customer service at all times.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in a 2nd language

Excellent customer service

Cultural dynamics understanding

Education

Community Interpreting Level 3 certificate or higher

Job description

Telephone Interpreter / Freelance / Work from Home

Are you a UK based interpreter, fluent in English and a 2 nd language ? And looking to work from home? In this freelance role, you’ll work with the world’s leading language agency, to provide interpretation across a range of industries, including the NHS and the Public Sector.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Freelance Remote work which can be the sole source of income or an additional salary.
• Flexible working schedule : You choose the hours you’d like to login / offer your services
• Orientation training and interpreter app training provided

The Role

• Providing interpreting services to clients and customers with limited English proficiency
• Answer requests and interpret real-time conversations both ways via phone call, using a dedicated app.
• Interpreting and translating English to a 2 nd language and vice versa over the phone in real time
• Providing accurate and complete interpretation whilst demonstrating excellent customer service at all times

Ideal Person

• Living in the UK and eligible to work in the UK on a self-employed basis
• Fluent in both English and a 2 nd language
• Has in-depth understanding of the cultural dynamics of both languages
• Previous experience in spoken or written translation and / or interpretation
• Community Interpreting Level 3 certificate or higher, is desirable but not essential
• You must hold, or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).

What’s Next?

Apply with your CV today and our team will get in touch to discuss your application.

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