Sinhala Sinhalese To English Remote Telephone Video Interpreter Required

Recruitment Empire; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Remote Interpreter to provide essential communication services for clients with limited English proficiency. This self-employed role allows you to work flexibly from anywhere, utilizing your language skills to interpret conversations accurately across various professional settings. With the freedom to set your own schedule, you will play a crucial role in bridging communication gaps, ensuring that individuals receive the support they need in legal, health, and governmental contexts. Join a supportive team that values your expertise and offers continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Be your own boss

Ongoing support from in-house team

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and another language is essential.
• Formal qualifications in interpreting or languages are required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between clients and individuals with limited English proficiency.
• Provide interpreting services over the phone or video calls.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the Code of Conduct.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in another language

Interpreting skills

Confidentiality

Education

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages

Community Interpreting

NRPSI, CIOL, ITI registered

Job description

Looking for a flexible, remote role so you can work from anywhere in the world?

Do you have access to a good Wi-Fi connection and a laptop/desktop with webcam and audio?

Still reading? Great! Then we would like to get to know you!

As a Remote Interpreter, you will be responsible for facilitating communication between clients and individuals with limited English proficiency. You will work remotely from your own location, providing interpreting services over the phone or through video calls. Utilizing your exceptional language skills, you will interpret conversations accurately and efficiently, providing support in a variety of professional settings.

Please note this is a self-employed position.

The Job

• Interpreting between English and your native language over the phone or video.
• Providing interpretation services to clients and customers with limited English proficiency.
• 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.
• Provide an accurate, confidential, and impartial interpreting service.
• Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to the Code of Conduct.

About You

• 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.