Portuguese Interpreters Urgently Required In Leeds

Language Empire; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading interpreting service provider is urgently recruiting freelance Portuguese interpreters in Leeds. The role offers flexible hours and competitive rates, allowing you to work from home. Applicants should be fluent in English and Portuguese and have relevant qualifications, such as a Diploma in Public Service Interpreting. Join a supportive team and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Support from an in-house team

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Aged 21 or over.
• Registered with organizations like NRPSI or CIOL is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for people using legal health services.
• Check non-English speakers' understanding after each sentence.
• Deal with confidential information.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Portuguese

Understanding of legal terminology

Education

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages

Job description

Are you looking for a Portuguese job in Leeds?

Do you want flexible hours with competitive rates?

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

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

Qualifications

• 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

Flexible working

• 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

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