Ideal Candidate
• Fluency in English and a second language: Essential for accurate and effective interpreting
• Verbal and written communication: Clear and concise communication is vital.
• Active listening and empathy: To understand and effectively relay messages
• Strong interpersonal skills: Necessary for building rapport and trust with clients.
• Team player: Able to work collaboratively with others.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook: For managing schedules and communication.
• Experience within a customer service / office-based role: Helpful but not mandatory.
• Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy in interpreting.
• Pro-active and self-motivated: Taking initiative and managing tasks independently.
• Organizes own time effectively: Good time management skills.
• Ability to think on your feet: Handling diverse and varied situations with ease.
• Temperament: Managing challenging and high-pressure scenarios calmly.
To apply for this role you must be able to speak English proficiently (C1). During registration, we will ask you to prove your English language skills by either providing a relevant qualification (e.g. IELTS or CEFR) or we will conduct a language assessment with you.
Job Description
The primary responsibility of a telephone and/or video interpreter is to facilitate effective communication between limited English speakers in the UK and service providers, by accurately translating from the target language to English and vice versa. This ensures that limited English speakers in the UK can access critical services such as medical, council, or legal assistance. Interpreting and communication must be effective and accurate.
This role calls for more than just effective and accurate interpreting and communication—it invites you into the deeply human experience of connecting people across language barriers. It’s a uniquely fulfilling position, where your temperament, quick thinking, and linguistic prowess will be put to the test and continuously refined. Here, you will not only translate words but also bridge cultures, emotions, and intentions, making every interaction profoundly meaningful.
In this role you will experience a diverse and varied number of situations in which you might interpret, including but not limited to:
• Medical appointments /Meetings with public officials /Legal matters and Immigration meetings /Social Services Child Protection appointments .
• Language Translation: Provide accurate and concise translation of spoken language in real-time during telephone conversations.
• Accuracy: Ensure high levels of accuracy in interpreting, avoiding any personal bias or alterations to the original message.
• Listening Skills: Exhibit strong listening skills to accurately capture the essence of the conversation and convey it in another language.
• Fluency: Demonstrate fluency in both the source and target languages, including industry-specific terminology when needed.
• Professionalism: Maintain a professional demeanour at all times, handling difficult or sensitive topics with care.
Work Schedule
Full time - Monday - Friday - 10am - 7pm
Company Description
Dals is a highly respected language service provider based in the United Kingdom, known for its exceptional language support for over twenty years. Handling over 250,000 face to face bookings and delivering over 2,500,000 telephone interpreting minutes annually and providing services in more than 450 languages and dialects, Dals specializes in offering language solutions to non-English speakers in the UK who are accessing services from healthcare institutions, UK local authorities and councils, as well as privately owned businesses. Dals takes great pride in recognizing the importance of clear and accurate communication, and their services are specifically designed to help overcome language barriers.
Established by Actar Arya in 1998, Dals initially started as a small venture with the mission to improve the quality of language services available to those in need. Today, it has transformed into a nationally recognized language service provider, striving to set new industry standards driven by the same ambition. The company's mission is to break down language barriers and facilitate access to communication and services for everyone. They ensure that non-English speakers can effectively convey their messages across different languages and cultures:
“Our aim is simple; to reduce language barriers. We know that relationships and ideas flourish when communication is straight forward.”
https://www.dals.co.uk/