British Sign Language Interpreter

Job description

Company: SILA Linguists
Location: United Kingdom (U.K.)

Are you a skilled BSL interpreter with a passion for breaking language barriers?
SILA Linguists is searching for experienced BSL interpreters to join our freelance team.

Position:Freelance British Sign Language Interpreter
Location:Remote and Various locations in the U.K.

Responsibility

• Provide accurate interpretation services between BSL and English
• Assist in facilitating effective communication for BSL-speaking individuals in a variety of settings,
  including healthcare, legal, educational, and social contexts
• Maintain detailed records of assignments and adhere to client-specific guidelines
• Offer expert language interpreting services
• Comply with our rigorous Code of Conduct
• Furnish a precise, confidential, and unbiased interpreting service
• Uphold the utmost quality by adhering to all interpreting standards
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Demonstrate outstanding communication, language, and organisational abilities
• Be punctual, dependable, confident, enthusiastic, and professional
• Maintain impartiality and fairness, displaying courtesy towards clients and service users
• Demonstrate a profound understanding of the culture of both languages

Requirements

• Proficiency in British Sign Language (BSL) and English
• Prior experience as British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Dedication to professionalism and confidentiality
• Flexibility and availability for freelance assignments

Expectations

• Offer expert language interpreting services
• Comply with our rigorous Code of Conduct
• Furnish a precise, confidential, and unbiased interpreting service
• Uphold the utmost quality by adhering to all interpreting standards
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Demonstrate outstanding communication, language, and organisational abilities
• Be punctual, dependable, confident, enthusiastic, and professional
• Maintain impartiality and fairness, displaying courtesy towards clients and service users
• Demonstrate a profound understanding of the culture of both languages

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ Interpreting experience
• Community Interpreting Level 3 Certificate
• Diploma in Police Interpreting or Metropolitan Police Test
• DPSI
• Any other qualifications related to Interpreting or Translation
• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Languages, Translation, Interpretation or Linguistics
• Ph.D. or Doctoral in Linguistics
• Certificate of Higher Education in Translation, Interpretation, Languages, Philology or Linguistics

Join our diverse team of language experts and help connect BSL speakers with vital services in the U.K.
Apply now to be part of the SILA Linguists family and play a pivotal role in communication.