Bengali Freelance Face-to-Face Police Interpreters in Lancashire (Apply Here) in Burnley

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Language: Bengali

Position: Face-to-face Police Interpreter in Lancashire.

LanguageLine Solutions is an employment business seeking professional interpreters with demonstrated experience and/or verifiable training & certification to serve our growing client base in the healthcare, government services and educational sectors throughout Lancashire.

This position seeks independent freelancers to fill assignments on an as needed basis. Interpreters will travel to the clients' location to provide interpreting services face-to-face.

Summary of Position: The face-to-face Interpreter is responsible for traveling to client sites by appointment, and renders the meaning of conversations in the consecutive mode of interpretation between the target language and English speakers. The interpreter processes information quickly and concisely, recognises sensitive cultural differences and is professional and courteous at all times. The interpreter uses appropriate terminology and understands common industry procedures and practices. Interpreting assignments may be technical or non-technical in the following fields: healthcare, government services and education.

Location: Assignments will take place at the client locations throughout Lancashire.

Major Responsibilities:

• Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol
• Provide clear and accurate renditions with no additions or omissions
• Employ good customer service and clear enunciation, pronunciation, pleasant and professional voice as well as polite forms of expression
• Follow client's instructions, manage the flow of the communication and avoid taking over the communication, as well as avoid interaction with the Limited English proficiency speaker without client's permission
• Understand protocol and terminology in the healthcare industry
• Maintain a professional demeanor throughout the assignment at all times
• Have access to the Internet or work related electronic communication
• Provide clarification and cultural brokering using excellent judgment and skill
• Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment

Educational Level (preferred):

• Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Languages, Translation, Interpretation, Philology, Linguistics or related fields
• Ph.D. or Doctoral in Languages, Philology, Linguistic or related fields
• NRPSI (National Register of Public Service Interpreters)
• DPSI (Diploma of Public Service Interpreting)
• DPI (Diploma Police Interpreting)

Work Experience:

• Written translation and/or interpretation
• Localization, bilingual publishing, media organizations, schools and/or similar bilingual settings
• Living and/or studying in a bilingual environment
• One year of work experience in industries for which LanguageLine Solutions provides interpretation (preferred)

Essential Requirements:

• Resident of the UK for 3+ years (NPPV3 vetting requirements)

LanguageLine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

LanguageLine never requests applicants or new hires to provide any payment to establish an applicant portal or for any other purpose as part of our onboarding/hiring process for the purchase of equipment or otherwise.

We are fanatical about people understanding people. We strive to improve the world and empower relationships one word at a time. Our clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve together are our inspiration and the key to success. Excellence is our non-compromising obligation. We learn from each other and are enriched by the diversity of people, thought, and culture. We are united in our differences. We are passionate about seeing people smile when they are understood and are committed to innovation to create more smiles. We make a difference in people's lives every day. We help to ensure justice, save lives, welcome newborns, and build futures. This is the experience we live for.