Description
We are seeking a full-time Arabic Interpreter & Translator to join our team at MILLENNIUM TRANSLATIONS LTD in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
As an Interpreter & Translator, you will be responsible for consecutive interpretation and translation in various settings, including mental health, healthcare, and legal sectors.
Main Requirements:
- You must possess a full UK driver's license and have access to your own vehicle.
- You must be able to provide a current, valid Enhanced CRB clearance.
- We require references to verify your interpreting and translation experience.
- You must be fluent in English and culturally competent and fluent in your native language(s).
Role of an Interpreter & Translator: Consecutive interpretation involves converting one language to another in real-time, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. Translators work on various documents, including scientific, legal, and literary texts, to convey the original meaning accurately.
Interpretation Responsibilities:
- Interpret in various settings, including mental health, GP practices, hospitals, dental practices, police settings, court proceedings, local authorities, schools, councils, solicitors, education, and health and social services sectors.
- Interpret verbal communications in real-time into another language, paying close attention to context, meaning, tone, and technical wording.
- Consult reference works to stay updated with terminology and acquire specialist knowledge when needed.
- Attend booked assignments, drive to and from assignments, and adhere to high standards of professional behavior and confidentiality.
Requirements:
- Qualifications in interpreting, translation, or linguistics, such as MA, BA, DPSI, or Community Interpreting Certificate.
- Minimum of one year's professional experience, with references required.
- Minimum of 200 hours previous experience working as an Interpreter, ideally within the public sector.
- At least two references for previous completed projects related to your professional translation specialism.
Other Key Competencies:
- Dedication, reliability, and confidentiality.
- In-depth knowledge of the culture(s) relating to the languages you will be translating.
- Subject matter expertise and knowledge of relevant communities.
- Knowledge of current affairs, politics, cultures, and customs relating to the non-English language you will be using.
Benefits:
- Fixed monthly salary
- Employment/statutory benefits
- Pension scheme
- Occupational health and well-being services
Continued Professional Development & Training:
- Access to over 36 CPD courses
- Access to further qualifications
- Paid professional body memberships
- Gain additional skills from working within an office environment
- Ability to develop strong professional working relationships
- Industry knowledge and sector-specific training
Added Value Benefits:
- Opportunity to take part in company-funded recreational activities
- Monthly staff outings
- Healthcare, including immunizations
- Free parking
- Perk box
- Reward and recognition schemes
- Birthday vouchers
- Fixed or flexible working hours