The role of the Interpreter is to facilitate communication between people who do not have a language in common. The interpreter's duty is to convey the sense and meaning of what is said to enable effective two-way communication.
Key Responsibilities:
* Possess excellent communication, language and organisational skills
* Be punctual, reliable, confident, enthusiastic and professional
* Remain impartial and unbiased, exhibiting courtesy towards clients and service users
* Display a deep understanding of the culture of both languages
* Maintain a professional demeanour throughout the interpreting assignment
Qualifications, Experience and Memberships (preferred):
* Minimum 2 years' interpreting experience
* Community Interpreting Level 3 Certificate
* Diploma in Police Interpreting (DPI) / Metropolitan Police Test
* Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)
* Any other qualifications related to interpreting/translation
* Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Languages, Translation, Interpretation, Philology, Linguistics or related fields
* Ph.D. or Doctoral in Languages, Philology, Linguistics or related fields
* Certificate of Higher Education in Translation, Interpretation, Languages, Philology or Linguistics
* National Registered of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI)
* Chartered Institute of Linguists Qualifications (CIOL)
* Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI)
Additional Requirements:
* Evidence that you are eligible to work in the UK
* Provide a valid DBS certificate (or be willing to apply for one)
Benefits:
* Competitive rates of pay
* Excellent training opportunities including an induction course, ongoing one-on-one support, training sessions and upskilling opportunities
* Flexible working - set your own hours
* Telephone Interpreting Services which run 24/7
* Pre-booked telephone, video remote and face-to-face interpreting opportunities - you choose which suits you best
* Dedicated members of staff to support you with any queries
Assignments Include but are Not Limited To:
* Commercial/Business
* Asylum and Refugee Services
* Modern Day Slavery
* Local Authorities / Social Services
* Social Housing / Social Security
* Legal
* Medical
* Employment / Education
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