Job Description

We are seeking a highly fluent, professional, and dedicated Freelance Tamil Interpreter to join our network in the Manchester area. Your primary role will be to facilitate accurate and impartial communication between English-speaking service providers and Tamil-speaking individuals across various public and private sectors.

While formal qualifications and experience are highly desirable, native-level fluency in Tamil is the essential requirement.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Accurate Interpretation:

Deliver precise, clear, and complete interpretation between English and Tamil in a variety of settings, including face-to-face appointments, over the telephone, and via video.

Maintain Impartiality and Confidentiality:

Adhere strictly to professional interpreting ethics, ensuring impartiality and maintaining the absolute confidentiality of all assignment content.

Work Across Diverse Settings:

Interpret for appointments in sectors such as NHS/Healthcare (hospitals, GP surgeries), Local Government, Social Services, Legal/Courts, Police, and Education.

Professional Conduct:

Represent the company professionally at all times, including excellent time management and clear communication with booking staff and service providers.
Essential Requirements

Native-Level Fluency in Tamil:

Exceptional command of the Tamil language, including cultural nuances, various dialects, and a clear speaking voice.

Fluency in English:

Excellent spoken and comprehension skills in English.

Eligibility to Work in the UK:

You must have the legal right to work as a self-employed professional in the United Kingdom.

Professionalism:

A commitment to the highest standards of professional conduct, integrity, and client service.

Availability:

Must be able to travel to assignments within Manchester and surrounding Greater Manchester areas, or be reliably set up for remote interpreting (telephone/video) if required.

DBS Check:

A willingness to undergo or already hold an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

,

as this is mandatory for working in public service settings (e.g., NHS, Social Services).
Highly Desirable (Preferred) Skills & Qualifications

Formal Interpreting Qualification:

Holding a recognised qualification is a significant advantage, such as: Diploma in Public Service Interpreting

(DPSI)

Certificate in Community Interpreting (Level 3 or higher) Any other relevant language-related degree or certification.

Previous Experience:

Demonstrable experience working as an interpreter, particularly within the Public Sector (e.g., Legal, Health, Local Authority settings).
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: 15.00-20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 per week

Work Location: On the road