Urdu Punjabi Interpreter Translator Required In Docaster

Translation Empire Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Professional development support

Job summary

A professional interpreting service is urgently recruiting freelance Urdu Punjabi interpreters and translators based in Docaster, England. This role involves interpreting in legal and public service settings, requiring fluency in English and another language along with formal qualifications in interpreting. Candidates will enjoy flexible hours and the opportunity to work from home. Successful applicants will receive ongoing support and development.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and one other language is essential.
• Must have formal qualifications related to interpreting.
• Age requirement: 21 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for individuals using public services.
• Ensure understanding of non-English speakers after each sentence.
• Handle highly confidential information.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Urdu or Punjabi

Strong listening skills

Education

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages

Community Interpreting qualification

Job description

Overview

Description:

Are you looking for a Urdu Punjabi Interpreter and Translator job in Docaster?

Do you want flexible hours with competitive rates?

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

Established in 2001, Language Empire provides professional interpreting and translation services to the public and private sectors across the UK. We have been offering our services in the UK for over 20 years, covering hundreds of basic languages and dialects across the UK. If you can speak one or more foreign languages and would like a crucial role involving politics, business, health care and public service, this could be the role for you!

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Once your registration has been approved, you will be contacted for any job opportunities in and around your locality.