Freelance Telephone Interpreting Opportunity

DA Languages Ltd. is currently seeking Vietnamese-speaking Telephone Interpreters throughout the UK.

We are looking for applicants who possess the confidence to use their linguistic skills to accurately interpret from one language to another. Applicants should be fluent in English and Vietnamese and, ideally, have prior experience in a similar role.

About us and the role

DA Languages works with Public and Private Sector clients across the UK. We are currently recruiting in across the UK and are eager to work with new freelance interpreters who can help us to meet the needs of our clients, new and old.

Interpreters will experience a diverse and varied number of situations in which they might interpret, including but not limited to:

• Social Services
• Child Protection appointments
• Medical appointments
• Legal matters and Immigration meetings

The role is ultimately about assisting clients who work with limited English speakers and ensuring that communication is effective and accurate. This is a highly rewarding job role that will challenge your temperament, your ability to think on your feet, and your linguistic skills.

Formal qualifications and experience are preferred, although you may still apply if the following qualifications do not apply to you.

• Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)
• Community Interpreting
• National Registered (NRPSI)
• Chartered Institute of Linguists Qualifications (CIOL)
• Certificate in Bilingual Skills (CBS)
• BA in Translation/Interpreting
• BA in Languages

If these qualifications do not apply to you, please refer your CV to us for review and note that you may have to undergo further checks by our Recruitment Team, such as a language assessment test.

There are several benefits to joining our Freelance Interpreting Team, including:

• Flexible working hours from the comfort of your own home
• Access to free online training and resources - we encourage interpreters to further their professional development
• Competitive rates
• Excellent communication and support from our friendly team

Please note the following criteria must also be met for us to process your application:

• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• DBS certificate or equivalent is required. However, if you do not currently have a DBS certificate, you can apply through us at your own expense, or do so via the Government website.

If you are interested in working with us as a Freelance interpreter, send us your CV along with a summary of your qualifications, experience and DBS certificate.

DA Languages is committed to the elimination of discrimination, be it direct or indirect, and will actively work with our staff and clients to ensure the equality of treatment for all, irrespective of: age, gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexuality or religion.