Portuguese Interpreter Translator

Ripple Effect Consulting; Alfreton CP; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A language services provider is urgently recruiting freelance Portuguese interpreters and translators to work in Sheffield within various public and private organizations. This self-employed role allows flexible working hours and requires fluent English and another language, alongside qualifications such as a Diploma in Public Service Interpreting. Ideal candidates will have a passion for communication and the ability to handle sensitive information in various interpreting settings.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Ongoing help and support

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and another language is essential.
• Candidates must be aged 21 or over.
• Formal qualifications such as DPSI or related are required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for people using legal and health services.
• Check understanding after each sentence.
• Handle highly confidential information.

Skills

Fluent in English and another language

Strong listening and comprehension skills

Ability to handle confidential information

Education

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages

Job description

Overview

Description: Are you looking for a Portuguese Interpreter and Translator job in Sheffield? Do you want flexible hours with competitive rates? We are urgently recruiting for freelance Portuguese interpreters and Translators based in Sheffield 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 languages and dialects. 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

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