The demand for Somali interpreters in Sheffield continues to increase across healthcare, education sectors, social care departments and community support organisations. We are actively recruiting qualified Somali interpreters to support public services and local communities throughout Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire region. 

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. 

About the Role

As a Somali Interpreter in Sheffield, you will support communication between Somali-speaking individuals and professionals across multiple public and private sectors.

Interpreting demand is particularly high within NHS and community healthcare services across Sheffield, including South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust. We urgently need Somali interpreters for healthcare appointments, housing support, and family assistance services across the city. Many Somali-speaking residents require interpreting support during:

• School Meetings
• SEN and Education Reviews
• Housing Support Appointments
• Family Welfare assessments
• Benefits and Universal Credit Meetings

As a result, Somali interpreters frequently work alongside Sheffield City Council departments, schools, community organisations and help vulnerable and newly arrived families across the city. Legal interpreting assignments are also regularly available for court proceedings, police interviews, mediation services and other community-based well-being programs across Sheffield.

We also welcome applications from British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters, including registered RSLIs and trainee TSLIs.

What you’ll be doing (Scope of Work)

As a Somali Interpreter…you will help individuals and families communicate clearly during important appointments and discussions across multiple sectors. Your responsibilities may include:  

• Providing accurate interpretation within healthcare, housing, legal and education sectors
• Supporting Somali-speaking families during school and welfare meetings
• Maintaining strict confidentiality and impartiality at all times
• Supporting clients and professionals in sensitive or complex situations
• Ensuring clear communication all while respecting cultural nuances and differences

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should meet the following criteria:

• Fluency in Somali and English
• Relevant interpreting qualifications such as DPSI, CI or NRPSI (preferred)
• Enhanced DBS certificate
• Two professional references and an up-to-date CV
• Valid proof of identity
• Previous experience in healthcare, housing, legal or public sector interpreting is an advantage

Please note: This is a self-employed position. You must manage your own HMRC registration and National Insurance.

Why Join Recruitment Empire?

Recruitment Empire is a sister organization of Language Empire, one of the UK’s leading providers of interpreting and translation services recruiting qualified interpreters across Sheffield and South Yorkshire.

We Offer:

• Freelance interpreting work across Sheffield
• Opportunities within NHS, legal, housing and public service sectors
• Ongoing support and professional development
• Competitive rates for freelance interpreters
• Flexible assignments that fit around your schedule

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