Freelance or Contracted Remote RSLI BSL Video Interpreter - Full and part-time positions available

Job description

Company Job DescriptionSign Solutions, founded in 1998, provides interpreting and translation services to the Deaf community across the UK.

Company DescriptionSign Solutions, founded in 1998, provides interpreting and translation services to the Deaf community across the UK.

Our mission is 'To provide access and combat inequality by enabling people of different languages, cultures and communities to talk to each other' and we do this through our range of non‐spoken services, contributing to breaking down communication barriers for Deaf people.

Our services include face‐to‐face and pre‐booked video interpreting, Deaf Awareness Training, Access to Work support for Deaf employees, BSL translations, and our on‐demand video interpreting platform, InterpretersLive!, a service providing instant communication between Deaf and hearing people through qualified British Sign Language interpreters, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

As an organisation with over 27 years of experience, we aim to incorporate our values into our everyday work.

Our values are to

Empower Deaf People

Provide Innovative Solutions

Deliver the highest quality services

Be responsive to our customers

Value customer satisfaction

We are a growing organisation that is full of passionate people wanting to make a difference, if you believe you can bring enthusiasm, tenacity, and a professional approach to work, we encourage you to apply for a role with us, today! Applicants must be UK residents and by the start of employment and have permission to work in the UK. In addition, you are required to hold or undertake an enhanced DBS check for this role.

Sign Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, and we welcome diversity in our workforce. We warmly encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and veteran status. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact our recruitment team for assistance.

Job DescriptionWe are looking for RSLI BSL Interpreters to join our video team on a contracted full time or part-time contracted basis.

Working with a broad range of corporate clients in the private and public sector, as well as individual Deaf clients, this role is to predominantly provide BSL video interpretation for pre-booked and on-demand remote video interpretation sessions.

You can learn more about our video service, InterpretersLive! and the clients we support via our website www.interpreterslive.co.uk

Responsibilities

To undertake on-demand and pre-booked video interpreting assignments

To deliver high quality BSL/English interpreting services to all clients

To report to Head Interpreter and Operations Team

To maintain CPD

To abide by NRCPD code of conduct

To work flexibly within the video interpreting team

QualificationsEssential skills/qualifications/experience

NRCPD registration

RSLI status

Enhanced DBS

Full 1:1 training will be provided.

What's In It For You?

All IT equipment

20-25 days holiday plus bank holidays (Full Time Equivalent)

Pension scheme

NRCPD registration feesTraining and CPD

DBS Renewal

Relocation packages available

Attendance bonus scheme

Health and Wellbeing schemes

Wellbeing Accreditations

Policies to include Mental Health, Menopause and more

Employee Assistance Programme / Cash Plan

Access to discounts from hundreds of leading retailers

Access to mental health specialist support

Birthday celebrations/gifts

Team events

Occupational Sick Pay (OSP) and (SSP)

Flexible contracts available

Work for an established company with 25 years in the industry

Supportive and flexible employer

Disability Confident Leader

Good Business Charter Accredited

And more!

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Redditch

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English