Freelance Face-to-Face Somali Interpreters Required in Kidderminster

Clear Voice is a social enterprise and equal opportunities organisation. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristic.

Help remove language barriers. Clear Voice is recruiting freelance Face-to-Face Somali Interpreters in Kidderminster to work on a self-employed contract to support vulnerable people and organisations across the UK. You will deliver accurate, confidential and impartial communication in a range of settings.

What we offer: BENEFITS

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working: choose your own hours
• 24/7 telephone interpreting opportunities
• Pre-booked telephone, video and face-to-face assignments
• Induction, one-to-one support, training and upskilling
• Dedicated support from the Clear Voice team

ASSIGNMENT AREAS

• Commercial and business
• Local authorities, social services and social housing
• Legal, financial and medical
• Employment and education
• Asylum, refugee and modern slavery services, charities

The role

As an interpreter, you will facilitate effective two-way communication between people who do not share a common language. You must convey meaning accurately while maintaining confidentiality, impartiality and professional boundaries.

What we expect

• Deliver accurate, confidential and impartial interpreting
• Follow the Clear Voice Code of Conduct and interpreting guidelines
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate clearly
• Be punctual, reliable, organised and professional
• Remain neutral, respectful and culturally aware throughout every assignment

Requirements Experience Qualifications Memberships

You should have at least 100 hours' or two years' interpreting experience or meet one or more of the following criteria or hold an equivalent qualification:

• Community Interpreting Level 3 Certificate
• Community Interpreting Level 6 Certificate
• Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI - Law or Health)
• Diploma in Police Interpreting (DPI) or Metropolitan Police Test
• Other Interpreting or translation qualification
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in languages, translation, interpreting, philology, linguistics or a related field
• Membership of NRPSI, CIOL, ITI, APCI or another relevant professional body
• Hold PAIT status under Police Approved Interpreter/Translator Scheme
• Evidence of English-language proficiency, where required

You must be able to provide:

• Evidence of your right to work in the UK
• A valid Enhanced DBS certificate, or willingness to apply for one
• Two professional references

READY TO APPLY?

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Do not meet every criterion? Contact us to discuss your experience and circumstances.