Kurdish Sorani Freelance Remote Interpreter

DA Languages is looking for speakers of Kurdish Sorani to join our network of freelance remote interpreters.

We provide telephone interpreting and video remote interpreting as available services to our UK based clients.

This helps to ensure that non-English speakers can access their services remotely.

Due to increased demand for remote interpreters, this is a great opportunity to start or build on your career in this industry.

• Are you bilingual?
• Do you have interpreting experience with a professional, with family and friends, or volunteering?
• Are you looking for a remote position?
• Would you like to help non-English speakers receive the services they need?

Then you are the perfect candidate for us!

Why work with DA Languages?

DA Languages has thousands of clients across the public and private sectors. You could be working with NHS trusts, local councils, or even international corporations. We have clients across dozens of industries. This allows you to take the jobs you are interested in and that match your skillset. As a freelance interpreter, you can choose your own hours and work as much or as little as you would like. We have a dedicated team who provide support and guidance for our existing network of linguists. We are always challenging the way we work, value for your feedback, and aim to provide the best possible service.

Our aim is simple - to remove language barriers, and we believe that as an interpreter, you represent this in the best possible way.

Please note, each candidate must have the following:

• Right to Work in the UK
• Fluency in English and Kurdish Sorani up to C1 level *We may conduct a free telephone assessment and/or an online English proficiency test to verify this
• Approx. 100 hours interpreting experience – either as a professional or through voluntary work
• Standard DBS or equivalent* You can apply for a Standard DBS check through DA Languages with the guidance of our recruitment team if required

What will you be doing?

As a telephone interpreter, you will join conference calls with our clients and their non-English speaking service users. These calls will be held on our bespoke telephone interpreting app, either on demand or through pre-booked appointments. You can set your own availability on the app, allowing you to control your working hours.

As a video remote interpreter, you will join video calls with our clients and their non-English speaking service users. This service is pre-booked, and you will receive the details required to access the call for platforms including Microsoft teams, Zoom, Skype and more.

There are several benefits to joining DA Languages as a remote interpreter, including:

• Flexible working hours
• Work from home
• Access to free online training and resources
• Competitive rates
• Excellent communication and support from our friendly team
• Refer a friend scheme

Having one of the below qualifications is preferred, but not essential:

• 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 or Interpreting
• BA in Languages, Linguistics, or any related discipline

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.