Face to Face Freelance Interpreting Opportunities - Cantonese

Dals was founded over 20 years ago and our aim is simple: Reduce language barriers provides language services to both the public and private sector. With a dedicated team and an ever-expanding customer base, we are considered one of the most trusted and reliable language service providers in the UK. Due to increase in demand, we are currently looking for bilingual/multilingual individuals to join our Face-to-Face freelance interpreting team.

With increased demand for interpreters, this is a great opportunity to start or build on your career within the industry.

Do you speak English and the advertised language fluently?

Do you have interpreting experience as a volunteer or as professional, whether this is within a professional environment or helping family and friends?

Are you looking for flexible working opportunities?

Would you like to help non-English speakers receive the services they need?

Then you are the perfect candidate for us!

Why work with Dals?

Dals has thousands of clients across the public and private sectors. You could be working with DWP, NHS trusts, local councils, international corporations and more. We have clients across dozens of industries. This allows you to take the assignments you are interested in and that match your skillset.

As a freelance interpreter, you can choose your own hours and work as much or as little as you would like. We have a dedicated team who provide support and guidance for our network of linguists. We are always challenging the way we work, value for your feedback, and aim to provide the best possible service.

Benefits of working with Dals:

Flexible working hours – Choose when you want to work.

Accept assignments when you want using our state-of-the-art App.

Competitive rates

Excellent communication and support from our friendly team

Refer a friend scheme.

Basic Requirement:

Valid Right to Work document without restrictions.

Fluency in English and the advertised language up to C1 level. (Please note proficiency proof will be required and we can support you in obtaining this.)

100 hours interpreting experience – either as a professional, Friends and Family or through voluntary work

Valid Security Clearance. (Enhanced DBS required and you can apply through us.)

What will you be doing?

As a freelance interpreter, you will attend appointments in person to support our clients and their non-English speaking service users.

Having one of the below qualifications is preferred, but not essential:

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Community Interpreting Level 3 or above.

Degree in interpreting ([Language] to English)

BA in Translation or Interpreting

BA in Languages, Linguistics, or any related discipline

Dals is committed to the elimination of discrimination, be it direct or indirect, and will actively work with our staff and clients to ensure the equality of treatment for all, irrespective of age, gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexuality, or religion.