Yoruba freelance Interpreter & Translator

24-7 Language Services Ltd; Matlock; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading language services provider in the UK seeks skilled freelance interpreters fluent in Yoruba and English. This position involves facilitating communication in various settings such as courts and healthcare facilities, requiring professionalism, reliability, and previous interpreting experience. Enjoy flexible working hours and competitive rates as part of an established network.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive rates

Access to regular assignments

Experience in diverse industries

Qualifications

• Fluency in Yoruba and English.
• Previous interpreting/translation experience preferred.
• Valid/current Enhanced DBS check.
• Eligibility for self-employment in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between non-English speakers and service providers.
• Interpret in courts, law firms, and healthcare facilities.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and impartiality.

Skills

Fluency in Yoruba

Strong communication skills

Professionalism

Reliability

Education

Language-related Degree or Diploma

Community Interpreting Level 3

Community Interpreting Level 4

Community Interpreting Level 6

Diploma in Police Interpreting

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting

Immigration Nationality Directorate Certificate

UK Border Agency Certificate

Job description

About Us

24-7 Language Services is a leading provider of interpreting and translation services across the UK. We work with a wide range of clients, including local authorities, legal firms, medical related appointments and private businesses. Due to increasing demand, we are looking for skilled interpreters in various languages to join our network.

The Role

As a freelance interpreter, you will:

• Facilitate communication between non-English speakers and service providers
• Interpret in settings such as courts, law firms, social services, and healthcare facilities
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and impartiality
• Work on an ad-hoc basis with flexibility to accept assignments that suit your availability

Requirements

• Fluency in Yoruba and English
• Previous interpreting/translation experience (preferred)
• Valid/current Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility for self-employment in the UK
• Two professional interpreting/translation references
• Professionalism, reliability, and strong communication skills
• Ability to travel to on-site assignments
• Internet access and email for remote assignments
• Commitment to accurate, confidential, and impartial service
• Preferably qualified under Legal Aid Agency guidelines

Qualifications Accepted

• Community Interpreting Level 3
• Community Interpreting Level 4
• Community Interpreting Level 6
• Diploma in Police Interpreting
• Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Law, Health, Local Government)
• Immigration Nationality Directorate Certificate
• UK Border Agency Certificate
• Language-related Degree or Diploma

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working hours — choose assignments that suit you
• Competitive rates & regular assignments
• Work with a well-established language services provider
• Gain experience in diverse industries