Three quick questions

Are you fluent in both English and another language, with a love of translation?

Are you someone with an eye for written detail?

And do you have a heart for detainees?

Yes, yes and yes?

Then why not have a think about serving with us in this post? We are a small but fast-growing non-government organisation (NGO) with a heart for detainees, and we need a new team member to help us reach non-English speaking healthcare professionals and detainees.

Whilst it would be nice if a professional translator was available to work for us, this appointment could in fact suit a student or another person with a few hours to spare each week. Perhaps you live in an English-speaking country or a completely different part of the world. Regardless, if you've got the skills we're looking for and a heart for non-English-speaking detainees, please read on...

Post description

What would we require of you, and what could you expect of us?

Base

These duties may be done from home, so you will be based at your usual residence.

Duties

Depending on our fluctuating needs and your particular experience & skill mix, your duties may include:-
- translating written resources (eg patient information leaflets and web articles for professionals) into your non-English language;
- producing sub-titles for English language videos (eg teaching videos);
- interpreting at online teaching events.
You will be taught any necessary new skills and you will not be permitted to serve beyond your competence.

Hours

You will serve part-time, fitted around your availability.
If your skill mix facilitates you providing interpretation for teaching events, you will need to be available for occasional evening and weekend working.

Line management

You will be line managed by our Chief Operating Officer (COO) or, in his/her absence, our Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Your line management will be supportive in nature and will include regular performance reviews to enhance your performance and professional growth.

Remuneration & Travel

This is a voluntary rather than remunerated post.
Travel expenses and certain other expenses (eg stationery costs) will be reimbursable.

Person specification

Read on to find out if this position would be a good fit for you…

Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Skills

Essential
- accurate typist when aided by spell checker
- accurate performance in our translation assessment (1)
- competency in using Excel, PowerPoint & Word
- fluent in oral & written English (IELTS 7.5)
- fluent in your chosen language, both orally & in writing (CEFR C2)
- GCSE English C+ (2)
- GCSE in your chosen language A+ (2)
- teamworking
- time management
Desirable
- basic knowledge of healthcare issues and terminology
- basic knowledge of Squarespace website software
- completely fluent English (IELTS 9)
- interpretation experience
- interpretation qualification
- translation experience
- translation qualification
- native tongue
- university graduate

Health & Safety

Essential
- willing to obtain enhanced criminal records check (3)
- willing to undergo in-house induction training

Personal Attributes

Essential
- adaptable
- appreciation of multi-culturalism
- appropriate relationships and personal boundaries
- autonomous worker who takes initiative
- confidential
- highly organised & efficient time user
- polite & respectful
- professional approach to working life
- punctual & reliable
- smart dresser
- sympathy with our aims & values including our Christian ethos
Desirable
- acknowledgement that this work is service unto God
- active Christian faith with ecumenical outlook (4)
- interest in human rights, offender healthcare & social justice
- subscriber to the concept of integral mission