Female Freelance Translator/interpreter

**Female Community Interpreters Wanted - Flexible & Inclusive Opportunity | Wirral & Nearby Areas**

Do you speak **English fluently** and another language? Are you looking for a **meaningful role** where you can make a real difference? Whether you're an **experienced interpreter** or just starting out, we want to hear from you

**Wirral Multicultural Organisation (WMO)** is recruiting **female interpreters** to support diverse communities across **healthcare, education, social services, and public sectors.**

**This role is for female interpreters only** due to cultural considerations and service user needs.

**No Qualifications? No Problem**

We believe in supporting and developing talent. If you're fluent in **English and another language** but **lack formal qualifications**, you can:
**Receive Free Training** - Gain industry-recognized interpreting skills
**Get Hands-On Experience** - Volunteer while training
**Build a Career** - Progress towards paid interpreting work

**✔ Have Qualifications? Even Better**

If you already hold a **Level 2 or higher interpreting qualification**, we are especially keen to hear from you Relevant qualifications include:
✔ **DPSI** (Diploma in Public Service Interpreting)
✔ **Level 2+ in Community Interpreting**
✔ **NRPSI Registration** (National Register of Public Service Interpreters)
✔ **Equivalent qualifications in translation & interpreting**

**Languages We Need (Including but Not Limited To)**:

- **Slovakian**:

- **Arabic**:

- **Kurdish**:

- **Polish**:

- **Romanian**:

- **Ukrainian**:

- **Russian**:

- **Portuguese, Czech, Hungarian, Bengali, Tamil, Turkish, Farsi, Amharic, Tigrinya, Vietnamese, and more**
- If you speak another language, we still encourage you to apply_

**Location Requirement**

This role is for interpreters **based in Wirral or surrounding areas** to ensure **quick response times** and easy access to assignments. Applicants must be able to **travel** across the Wirral efficiently.

**Key Responsibilities**

✔ Interpret spoken conversations **in real-time** between English and another language, ensuring **accuracy and cultural sensitivity**
✔ Translate written documents and spoken communications while maintaining **clarity and professionalism**
✔ Adapt to different settings, including **healthcare, legal, and community services**
✔ Maintain **confidentiality** and adhere to **ethical guidelines**
✔ Engage with service users to ensure **language needs are met**
✔ Use **strong typing skills** to produce **accurate and timely translations**

**What We Look For**

✔ **Fluency in English & another language**
✔ **Strong communication skills**
✔ **A passion for helping others**
✔ **Professionalism & confidentiality**
✔ **Enhanced DBS** (or willingness to obtain one)

**What We Offer**

✔ **Competitive Pay** for qualified interpreters
✔ **Flexible Work Schedule** - Choose assignments that suit you
✔ **Opportunities for Career Growth & Development**
✔ **Inclusive & Supportive Work Environment**

**Work Location**: Wirral & Nearby Areas (In-Person)

**Join us in breaking language barriers and supporting communities**

**Job Type**: Freelance

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Birkenhead, Merseyside: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Asides English, what languages do you speak?
- On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate your proficiency in the English language? (1 being poor and 5 being excellent)
- Are you available to work on a freelance/contract basis, with flexible hours?
- Do you hold any formal translation and interpretation qualifications (e.g., DPSI, Community Interpreting Level 2)? If yes, please list them.
- Do you have any experience in translation and/or interpretation?

if yes, please describe the settings you have worked in (e.g., medical, legal, community support).
type No, if you have no experience.
- Do you drive? and do you have a valid UK Driving license?
- we require Females for majority of these roles, men are welcome but just for References, Are you Female?

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

**Location**:

- Birkenhead, Merseyside (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/05/2025
Reference ID: T&I022025