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Freelance Interpreter & Translator Lingala

24-7 Language Services Ltd
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Northwood, Greater London HA6 2YE, England

Salary

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job is for freelance interpreters across the UK, offering both on-site and remote opportunities.
  • Candidates must be fluent in English and at least one other language, with previous interpreting or translation experience required.
  • The role involves facilitating communication in various settings, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality, and accepting assignments based on availability.
  • Competitive rates are offered, determined by qualifications and language proficiency, with no specific salary stated.
  • Applicants must have a valid Enhanced DBS check, be eligible for self-employment, and provide two professional references.

Location: Across the UK (Freelance, On-Site & Remote Opportunities)
Job Type: Freelance / Self-Employed

Rate: Competitive (Based on qualifications and language)

Language Required: Lingala

About Us: 24-7 Language Services is a leading provider of interpreting and translation services across the UK. We work with a wide range of clients, including the local authorities, legal firms, medical related appointments and private businesses. Due to increasing demand, we are looking for skilledinterpretersin various languages to join our network.

The Role

As afreelance interpreter, you will:

Facilitate communication between non-English speakers and service providers

Interpret in various settings, such as Courts, Law Firms, Social Services and other medical settings.

Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times

Work on an ad-hoc basis, accepting assignments that fit your schedule

Requirements

Fluency inEnglishand at least one other language

Previous interpreting/translations experienceis essential

Must provide a valid/current EnhancedDBS check

Must be eligible for self-employment in the UK

Must have two professional interpreting/translations employment references.

Professionalism, reliability, and strong communication skills

Ability to travel to assignments (for on-site roles) or work remotely for phone/video interpreting

Have on-going access to internet and e-mail

Be able to provide an accurate, confidential and impartial service

Qualified under Legal Aid Agency guidelines

Qualifications Accepted:

Community Interpreting Levels 3

Community Interpreting Levels 4

Community Interpreting Levels 6

Diploma in Police Interpreting

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Law, Health, Local Government)

Immigration Nationality Directorate

UK Boarder Agency Certificate

Language Related Degree

Language Related Diploma

Why Join Us?

Flexible working hours choose assignments that suit you

Competitive rates & regular assignments

Work with a well-established language services provider

Gain experience in diverse industries

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In order to submit this application, a TotalJobs account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all TotalJobs’ services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to TotalJobs’ Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to TotalJobs and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.