Interpreter (Various Languages)

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Dacorum/UK
Fixed Term
Closing date: 16/10/2024
Disability Confident Employer

Community Action Dacorum

Location: UK-wide (Flexible, Remote, On-site opportunities available)

Job Type: Freelance/Part-time/Full-time

About the Role:

We are seeking qualified linguists with a professional approach to join our expanding team. As an interpreter, you will play a key role in enabling effective communication between individuals and organisations by providing accurate and professional interpretation services. We are recruiting interpreters across the UK for a variety of languages, and the role offers flexible working conditions, including remote, on-site, and hybrid options depending on client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide professional interpretation services between English and the target language, ensuring clear and accurate communication.
  • Facilitate communication in various settings such as healthcare, legal, educational, and business environments.
  • Maintain confidentiality and impartiality in all interactions.
  • Adapt to a range of subject matters, including technical, medical, and legal terminology.
  • Deliver high-quality interpretation in face-to-face, telephone, or video calls as required.
  • Adhere to client requirements, company standards, and ethical guidelines.

Languages Required: We are particularly interested in candidates fluent in the following languages (but not limited to):

  • Afrikaans
  • Albanian
  • Arabic
  • Bambara
  • Bengali
  • Bulgarian
  • Burmese
  • Dari
  • Farsi
  • French
  • Fula – Fulani
  • Ibo
  • Kannada
  • Korean
  • Kurdish Kurmanji
  • Kurdish Sorani
  • Latvian
  • Lithuanian
  • Malayalam
  • Mandarin/Cantonese
  • Nuer
  • Pashto
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Punjabi
  • Russian
  • Shona
  • Sinhalese
  • Somali
  • Spanish
  • Tamil
  • Telegu
  • Tetum
  • Thai
  • Tigre
  • Tigrinyian
  • Turkish
  • Twi
  • Ukrainian
  • Urdu
  • Vietnamese
  • Wolof
  • Yoruba
  • Zaghawa
  • Any other in-demand languages across the UK.

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

  • Fluency in both English and one or more target languages (spoken and written).
  • Proven experience in interpreting (preferably in a professional setting).
  • Professional interpreting qualification (DPSI, NRPSI, or similar qualifications)
  • Right to Work in the UK
  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Strong listening, communication, and cultural competency skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Professional and friendly demeanour, with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Flexibility to work in various settings (remote, on-site) and adapt to changing schedules.

Desirable:

  • Experience in specialist areas such as public sector, medical, or technical interpretation.
  • Knowledge of industry-standard interpretation tools and technology (e.g., remote interpreting platforms).

Benefits:

  • Competitive rates based on experience and language demand.
  • Flexible working arrangements (remote, part-time, freelance).
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Diverse assignments across different sectors and locations.
  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic and inclusive team of professionals.

How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV, a cover letter detailing your language proficiency and relevant experience, and any interpreting certifications (if applicable). We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Fatima@communityactiondacorum.org.uk

Application Deadline: Friday 16th October
Contact: Fatima@communityactiondacorum.org.uk