Tamil Interpreter / Translator

Ripple Effect Consulting; Remote; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A language services provider is urgently recruiting Tamil Interpreters and Translators in Wakefield. This self-employed role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work within various public and private sectors, including the NHS and local authorities. Candidates must be fluent in English and Tamil, have the right to work in the UK, and possess relevant formal qualifications. The job involves interpreting services where accuracy and confidentiality are essential.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Ongoing support and development

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and another language is mandatory.
• Formal qualifications in interpreting are preferred.
• Right to work in the UK is a must.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for clients accessing legal and health services.
• Ensure non-English speakers understand after each sentence.
• Manage highly confidential information during sessions.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Tamil

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages

Job description

Description

Are you looking for a Tamil Interpreter and Translator job in Wakefield?

Do you want flexible hours with competitive rates?

We are urgently recruiting for freelance Tamil interpreters and Translators based in Wakefield 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.

You will:

• 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.