About the job
Are you seeking an exciting opportunity as a Chinese (Cantonese) interpreter in Preston? Do you value flexible working hours and competitive pay? Look no further!
Language Empire is urgently seeking dedicated freelance Chinese (Cantonese) interpreters based in Preston to provide services across a variety of environments, including NHS, local authorities, police, probation services, and other public and private sectors.
Founded in 2001, Language Empire has been a trusted provider of professional interpreting and translation services throughout the UK for over 20 years. We cater to a multitude of languages and dialects, and if you are fluent in one or more foreign languages, you could play a vital role in sectors such as politics, business, healthcare, and public service.
We are on the lookout for:
- Face-to-Face Interpreters
- Telephone Interpreters
- Video Interpreters
- Translators
Please be aware that this is a self-employed position.
About the Role
As an interpreter, your role will involve listening, comprehending, and accurately conveying messages from the source language to the target language. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing interpretation services for clients accessing legal, health, and local government services
- Verifying understanding with non-English speakers after each sentence
- Engaging in conference, consecutive, and public service interpreting
- Handling sensitive and confidential information
- Acting as a liaison between service users and providers
Qualifications
- Proficiency in English and at least one other language
- Right to work in the UK is mandatory for all applicants
- Applicants must be 21 years of age or older
- Formal qualifications such as:
- Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)
- Community Interpreting
- Registration with NRPSI, CIOL, ITI is a plus
- Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages
- Any other relevant interpreting qualifications
Benefits
- Flexible working hours to suit your personal schedule
- The ability to work from home
- Autonomy in managing your own work
- Continuous support from our dedicated in-house team
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development
Upon successful registration, you will be contacted regarding job opportunities available in your area.
