Freelance British Sign Language, Deaf Relay/Intralingual Interpreters Required

Clear Voice

Freelance/Self-Employed

About Clear Voice


Clear Voice are passionate about removing language barriers and supporting vulnerable people. We work with Charities, Social Enterprises and not-for-profit organisations, along with organisations in the Public and Private Sectors across the UK.


Clear Voice is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.



We are currently seeking freelance professionals to join Clear Voice on a self-employed contract basis. This includes BSL<>English interpreters, Deaf Relay / Intralingual Interpreters, Lipspeakers, and skilled International (other) Sign Language Interpreters to help us meet the diverse needs of our clients.

Clear Voice is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.


We offer:

  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Excellent training opportunities including an induction course, ongoing one on one support and training sessions
  • Flexible working - set your own hours
  • Pre-booked video remote and face-to-face interpreting opportunities – you choose which suits you best.
  • Dedicated members of staff to support you with any queries.


Assignments include but are not limited to:

  • Commercial/Business
  • Asylum and Refugee Services
  • Modern Day Slavery
  • Local Authorities / Social Services
  • Social Housing / Social Security
  • Legal
  • Medical
  • Employment / Education


Role Description

  • To undertake face to face interpreting assignments
  • To undertake video interpreting assignments (RSLI only)
  • To deliver high quality BSL<>English, Deaf Relay interpreting services to all clients


What we expect from our linguists

  • Provide professional language interpreting services
  • Adhere to our strict Code of Conduct
  • Provide an accurate, confidential and impartial interpreting service
  • Ensure the highest level of quality by following all interpreting guidelines
  • Deliver outstanding customer service
  • Possess excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Be punctual, reliable, confident, enthusiastic and professional
  • Remain impartial and unbiased, to exhibit courtesy towards the clients and service users
  • Display deep understanding of the culture of both languages
  • Maintain a professional demeanour throughout the interpreting assignment


Qualifications

  • Level 6 or equivalent interpreting qualification
  • MA BSL/English Interpreting and Translating.
  • NVQ Level 6 or equivalent in BSL/English Interpreting and Translating.
  • Post Graduate Diploma or NVQ Level 6 or equivalent in BSL/English Interpreting and Translating.
  • Level 6 or honours degree level or equivalent in BSL
  • Level 3 Lipspeaker


Memberships

  • NRCPD UK
  • RBSLI UK
  • SRLPDC: Scottish Register
  • RISLI: Irish Register
  • Other (Please specify)


You must be also able to provide:

  • Evidence that you are eligible to work in the UK
  • Provide a valid DBS certificate (or be willing to apply for one)
  • 2 Professional References


Our contact details:

Tel: 0800 520 0380

Email: interpreters@clearvoice.org.uk