Tamil Remote Telephone Video Interpreters Required Sheffield

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Remote Interpreter to facilitate communication for clients with limited English proficiency. This self-employed role allows you to work flexibly from anywhere, utilizing your language skills to provide accurate and confidential interpreting services across various professional settings, including legal and health sectors. Ideal candidates will be fluent in English and another language, possess relevant qualifications, and enjoy the freedom of being their own boss. Join a supportive team dedicated to your ongoing professional development and make a significant impact in the lives of those you assist.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Support from in-house team

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and another language with interpreting experience.
• Qualifications in interpreting or related fields are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating communication between clients and individuals with limited English proficiency.
• Providing interpreting services over the phone or video calls.

Skills

Fluent in English

Interpreting skills

Confidentiality adherence

Education

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages

Job description

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?

We would like to get to know you! As a Remote Interpreter, you will facilitate communication between clients and individuals with limited English proficiency. You will work remotely, providing interpreting services over the phone or via video calls. Using your language skills, you will interpret conversations accurately and efficiently in various professional settings.

Please note this is a self-employed position.

Requirements

The Job

• Interpreting between English and your native language over the phone or video.
• Providing interpretation services to clients with limited English proficiency.
• Interpreting for legal, health, and local government services.
• Checking understanding after each sentence.
• Providing conference, consecutive, and public service interpreting.
• Ensuring an accurate, confidential, and impartial interpreting service.
• Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to the Code of Conduct.

About You

• Fluent in English and another language.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Must be aged 21 or over.
• Qualifications such as:
  • Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)
  • Community Interpreting
  • NRPSI, CIOL, ITI registration (advantageous)
  • Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages
  • Other interpreting-related qualifications
• Flexible working hours.
• Work from home.
• Be your own boss.
• Support from our dedicated in-house team.
• Ongoing professional development.