Latvian Interpreter Translator

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in interpreting and translation is urgently seeking freelance Latvian interpreters and translators based in Docaster, UK. This self-employed role offers flexible working hours, allowing you to work from home while providing important interpretation services within various sectors such as NHS and local authorities. Candidates must be fluent in English and another language, hold relevant qualifications, and have the right to work in the UK. Ongoing support from the in-house team is provided.

Benefits

Flexible working schedule

Work from home

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Aged 21 or over.
• Understanding of public service context.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for people using legal, health and local government services.
• Check understanding of non-English speakers after each sentence.
• Liaise between the service user and service provider.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in another language

Understanding legal terminology

Education

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages

Job description

Overview

Description:

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

Do you want flexible hours with competitive rates?

We are urgently recruiting for freelance Latvian 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

Qualifications

• 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.