Remote & On-site British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreters Required

CERTIFIED TRANSLATION SOLUTIONS™; Inverness; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading translation services provider is seeking qualified freelance British Sign Language Interpreters in Scotland. Candidates will provide BSL interpretation across various sectors including legal and healthcare, ensuring clarity and cultural competence. The role requires registration with NRCPD/SRLPDC and relevant interpreting experience. Join us to promote equal access to services for Deaf individuals.

Qualifications

• Registered with NRCPD or SRLPDC.
• Proven experience interpreting in legal, educational, or healthcare settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide BSL interpretation services across various sectors.
• Interpret in various settings with professionalism and clarity.
• Ensure clear, culturally competent communication.
• Collaborate with teams to support inclusive services.

Skills

Registered with NRCPD or SRLPDC

Proven experience interpreting

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

At Certified Translation Solutions, we provide interpreting, transcription, and translation services across the UK. We are committed to delivering accurate, culturally sensitive communication across a range of sectors, including legal, education, healthcare, and public services. We are currently seeking qualified freelance British Sign Language Interpreters to join our growing team. The ideal candidates will facilitate effective communication between Deaf and hearing individuals, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and cultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Provide BSL interpretation services across various sectors, including legal, education, healthcare, and public services
• Interpret in a range of settings with professionalism, clarity, and empathy
• Ensure clear, culturally competent communication that respects the needs of all parties
• Collaborate with teams to support inclusive and accessible services
• Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, ethics, and professional conduct
• Manage scheduling and availability through our internal system
• Proficient in interpreting spoken English into British Sign Language (BSL) and vice versa
• Comfortable working in diverse environments such as meetings, training sessions, interviews, legal proceedings, classroom settings, and healthcare appointments
• Able to convey complex, sensitive, and sometimes emotional content accurately and with cultural awareness
• Skilled in preparing for assignments by reviewing relevant information and liaising with clients or professionals as needed
• Capable of maintaining impartiality and clear professional boundaries, even in high-pressure or emotionally charged situations
• Committed to promoting equal access and inclusive communication for Deaf clients and colleagues

Requirements

• Registered with NRCPD or SRLPDC
• Proven experience interpreting in legal, educational, healthcare, or related settings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

As a BSL Interpreter, you will play a key role in breaking down communication barriers and ensuring equal access to services for Deaf individuals. If you're passionate about creating meaningful impact through inclusive communication, we’d love to hear from you.