Swahili Interpreters Urgently Required In Hope Valley

Language Empire Ltd; High Peak; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading interpreting services provider in the UK seeks a freelance Face-to-Face Swahili Interpreter to enhance communication in critical settings such as healthcare and legal proceedings. The role offers flexible working hours, ongoing training, and support from an experienced team. Ideal candidates will be fluent in English and possess an interpreting qualification. Make a meaningful impact with your language skills.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Ongoing training and support

Access to local interpreting opportunities

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and at least one other language is required.
• Must hold a DPSI, Community Interpreting qualification, or other interpreting-related qualification.
• A valid DBS certificate is needed or willingness to obtain one.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Interpret conversations in healthcare, legal, and local government settings.
• Ensure clarity and understanding after each statement.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Act as a liaison between service users and providers.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in at least one other language

Education

DPSI

Community Interpreting qualification

Job description

Permanent freelance position with Language Empire Limited

Job Title: Face to Face Swahili Interpreter – Hope Valley and Surrounding Areas

Job Type: Freelance / Self-Employed

Industry: Interpreting & Translation Services

About Language Empire

Founded in 2001, Language Empire provides professional interpreting and translation services to both public and private sector organisations across the UK. Our clients include hospitals, courts, solicitors, councils, the police, probation services, and many more. We support a wide range of languages and dialects to meet the needs of increasingly diverse communities.

The Role

As a Face-to-Face Interpreter, you’ll play a crucial role in enabling communication between people who do not share the same language. You’ll interpret spoken or signed statements in settings such as healthcare, legal proceedings, local government, and more.

Your duties will include:

• Interpreting conversations for individuals accessing public services (e.g. legal, health, and local authority services)
• Ensuring clarity and understanding after each statement or question
• Handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Acting as a liaison between service users and service providers

Common Settings You May Work In

• Hospitals, clinics, and GP surgeries
• Social care and child welfare meetings
• Schools and other educational institutions
• Legal appointments and court sessions
• Housing offices and council departments
• Business and private sector engagements

What We’re Looking For

• Fluency in English and at least one other language
• Hold a DPSI, Community Interpreting qualification, or other interpreting-related qualification
• A valid DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• Legal right to work in the UK

Why Work With Language Empire?

• Flexible working hours, choose assignments that fit your schedule
• Be part of a trusted and growing agency with a strong reputation
• Ongoing training and support from our friendly in-house team
• Access to local interpreting opportunities once your registration is complete

Apply today and start making a meaningful impact through language.

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