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Punjabi (Indian) Interpreters Urgently Required In Durham

TN United Kingdom

North East

Remote

GBP 20,000 - 40,000

21 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is urgently seeking freelance Punjabi interpreters in Durham. This role offers flexible hours and competitive rates, allowing you to work from home while providing essential interpreting services across various public and private sectors. If you are fluent in Punjabi and English, and possess relevant qualifications, this is an excellent opportunity to leverage your language skills in a meaningful way. Join a dedicated team that supports your professional development and enjoy the independence of being your own boss in a rewarding field.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Ongoing support from in-house team

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

  • Fluency in English and Punjabi (or another language) is essential.
  • Formal qualifications in interpreting or languages are required.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret for clients using legal, health, and local government services.
  • Ensure understanding by checking comprehension after each sentence.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Punjabi (or another language)

Interpreting Skills

Confidentiality Management

Education

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages

Community Interpreting

Job description

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Punjabi (Indian) Interpreters Urgently Required In Durham, Durham
Client:

Language Empire

Location:
Job Category:

Education

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

8a69e0d263f2

Job Views:

95

Posted:

11.03.2025

Expiry Date:

25.04.2025

Job Description:

Are you looking for a Punjabi (Indian) job in Durham? Do you want flexible hours with competitive rates? We are urgently recruiting for freelance Punjabi (Indian) interpreters based in Durham to work within various settings such as the NHS, Local Authorities, Police, Probation and other public and private organisations.

Established in 2001, Language Empire provides professional interpreting and translation services to the public and private sectors across the UK. We have been offering our services in the UK for over 20 years, covering hundreds of basic languages and dialects across the UK. If you can speak one or more foreign languages and would like a crucial role involving politics, business, health care and public service, this could be the role for you!

We are currently recruiting for:

  • Telephone Interpreters
  • Translators

Please note this is a self-employed position

The Job

Interpreting involves listening to, understanding and memorizing content in the original ‘source’ language, then reproducing the speech into the ‘target’ language with 100% accuracy. You will:

  • Interpret for people using legal, health and local government services
  • Check the non-English speakers understanding after each sentence
  • Conference, consecutive and public service interpreting
  • Deal with highly confidential information
  • Liaise between the service user and service provider
Requirements
  • Fluent in English and another language
  • All applicants must have the right to work in the UK
  • You must be aged 21 or over
  • Formal qualifications such as:
    • Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)
    • Community Interpreting
    • NRPSI, CIOL, ITI registered is advantageous
    • Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages
    • Any other interpreting related qualification
  • Flexible working to fit around your schedule
  • Work from the comfort of your own home
  • Be your own boss
  • Ongoing help and support from our dedicated in-house team
  • Continuous professional development and support

Once your registration has been approved, you will be contacted for any job opportunities in and around your locality.

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