Tamil Interpreter Translator

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

Job summary

A language services provider is looking for a Tamil Interpreter and Translator in Wakefield, UK. This freelance position offers flexible hours and competitive rates. Responsibilities include interpreting for legal, health, and local government services while ensuring the accuracy of communication. Suitable candidates should be fluent in English and Tamil, have relevant qualifications, and the right to work in the UK. Enjoy the benefits of flexible scheduling, working from home, and ongoing professional support.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK is necessary.
• Must be aged 21 or over.
• Formal interpreting qualifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for people using legal, health, and local government services.
• Check understanding of non-English speakers after each sentence.
• Handle highly confidential information.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Tamil

Education

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Community Interpreting

Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages

Job description

Overview

Language Interpreter

Description:

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

Do you want flexible hours with competitive rates?

We are urgently recruiting for freelance Tamil 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

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.