Telephone Interpreter

**Freelance Telephone Interpreters - Portuguese**
- **Remote Working/ Flexible Hours **_

The Language Shop are a leading provider of both Translation and Interpreting services across the UK to end user businesses including: NHS Trusts, Government and Charities.

For over 30 years we have connected qualified Interpreters with businesses over the telephone and in face to face settings. We pride ourselves not only on commitment to equality of access to our services but also customer care and integrity. Our Freelance Interpreters have massively contributed to this success and are the ‘linchpin’ of being able to provide these services day in day out.

We offer opportunity to work Freelance alongside a leading Translation and Interpreting service that can offer flexibility and fulfilling work at the same time.

**Why join us as a Freelancer?**
- As a Freelancer, there is no minimum or maximum requirement in terms of hours. You choose and have control over the type of work and hours around your schedule.
- All our Freelancers are supported by having immediate access to our ‘Assistance Programme. This programme provides support and advice on a number of topics including Mental Health, Wellness and Financial via a 24/7 Counselling Line
- We hold Interpreter forums & Engagement Sessions as we want to hear feedback from our Freelance Interpreters

**To be Considered**:

- Previous experience of interpreting within your community ideally sought
- Hold Level 3 Community Interpreting certificate, DPSI Qualification or hold a Language based degree.
- Exceptional people skills
- Excellent communication and language skills
- Happy to support Telephone Interpreting within a remote setting

**Job Type**: Freelance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Community Interpreting: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- Portuguese (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Community Interpreting Level 3 Qualification or Equiv ? (preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Reference ID: SB020424PORTUGUESE