Freelance Interpreter

**Colchester Freelance Interpreter**

DA Languages Ltd. is currently recruiting for **Bengali, Albanian, Ukrainian, Nepali and Turkish**-to-Face Freelance Interpreters based in or near to the **Colchester** area.

We provide interpreters to a wide range of public and private sector clients across the UK, examples of this include:

- Social Services
- Child Protection appointments
- Medical appointments
- Legal matters and Immigration meetings

Due to our partnerships with some big clients in Colchester, we are looking to bolster our network of freelance interpreters, and this is a great opportunity to register with us.

We are looking for bilingual speakers with the confidence to accurately interpret for our clients and their non-English speaking service users.
- Are you bilingual?
- Do you have interpreting experience?
- Would you like to help non-English speakers receive the services they need?

Why work with DA Languages?

DA Languages has thousands of clients across the public and private sectors. You could be working with NHS trusts, local councils, or even international corporations. We have clients across dozens of industries. This allows you to take the jobs you are interested in and that match your skillset. As a freelance interpreter, you can choose your own hours and work as much or as little as you would like. We have a dedicated team who provide support and guidance for our existing network of linguists. We are always challenging the way we work, value for your feedback, and aim to provide the best possible service.

Our aim is simple - to remove language barriers, and we believe that as an interpreter, you represent this in the best possible way.

Right to Work in the UK

Fluency in English and your chosen language(s) up to C1 level *We may conduct a telephone assessment and an online English proficiency test to verify this.

Approx. 100 hours interpreting experience - either as a professional or through voluntary work

What will you be doing?

You will provide interpreting services for our clients across the area, including hospitals, GP practices, councils, and home visits. You will help our clients and their non-English speaking service users to communicate with each other, remaining professional and impartial. Using your language skills, you will allow the conversation to flow removing any language barriers. This will help ensure that non-English speakers receive the support they need.

There are several benefits to joining our network of freelance interpreters, including:
Flexible working hours

Access to free online training and resources

Competitive rates

Excellent communication and support from our friendly team

Development opportunities

Refer a friend scheme.

Having one of the below qualifications is preferred, but not essential:
Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Community Interpreting

National Registered (NRPSI)

Chartered Institute of Linguists Qualifications (CIOL)

Certificate in Bilingual Skills (CBS)

BA or MA in Translation, Interpreting, Languages or Linguistics

DA Languages is committed to the elimination of discrimination, be it direct or indirect, and will actively work with our staff and clients to ensure the equality of treatment for all, irrespective of age, gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexuality, or religion.

**Job Type**: Freelance

**Salary**: From £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 20 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Colchester (Bengali, Albanian, Ukrainian, Nepali, Turkish)