Polish Interpreter Translator Required in Wakefield

Translation Empire Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,552 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Ongoing support and professional development

Job summary

A leading interpreting and translation service provider is seeking a freelance Polish Interpreter and Translator based in Wakefield. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work from home, making it ideal for those looking to be their own boss. Candidates must be fluent in English and another language, possess qualifications such as a Diploma in Public Service Interpreting, and be over 21. The position involves interpreting for legal and health services and managing confidential information.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Aged 21 or over.
• Formal qualifications in interpreting or languages are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for people using legal, health and local government services.
• Check the non-English speaker's understanding after each sentence.
• Perform conference, consecutive, and public service interpreting.
• Handle highly confidential information.
• Liaise between the service user and service provider.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in another language

Confidentiality

Understanding legal and health terminology

Education

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages

Community Interpreting

NRPSI, CIOL, ITI registration

Any other interpreting related qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a Polish Interpreter and Translator job in Wakefield?

Do you want flexible hours with competitive rates?

We are urgently recruiting for freelance Polish interpreters and Translators based in Wakefield to work within various settings such as the NHS, Local Authorities, Police, Probation and other public and private organisations.

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 across the UK. If you can speak one or more foreign languages and would like a crucial role involving politics, business, health care and public service, this could be the role for you!

We are currently recruiting for:

• Face-to-Face Interpreters
• Telephone Interpreters
• Video Interpreters
• Translators

Please note this is a self-employed position

The Job

Interpreting involves listening to, understanding and memorizing content in the original ‘source’ language, then reproducing the speech into the ‘target’ language with 100% accuracy.

You will:

• Interpret for people using legal, health and local government services
• Check the non-English speakers understanding after each sentence
• Conference, consecutive and public service interpreting
• Dealing with highly confidential information
• Liaise between the service user and service provider

Requirements

• Fluent in English and another language
• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• You must be aged 21 or over
• Formal qualifications such as:
  • Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)
  • Community Interpreting
  • NRPSI, CIOL, ITI registered is advantageous
  • Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages
  • Any other interpreting related qualification

Benefits

• Flexible working to fit around your schedule
• Work from the comfort of your own home
• Be your own boss
• Ongoing help and support from our dedicated in-house team
• Continuous professional development and support

Once your registration has been approved, you will be contacted for any job opportunities in and around your locality.