Details
1079983
De Montfort University (Leicester)
24/12/2024
Ongoing
see job advert
Smart Casual
Pay
£12.00
£1.45
Description
Role
Unitemps, a campus-based recruitment agency owned by De Montfort University, is dedicated to assisting students, graduates, and local professionals in gaining valuable work experience and earning income.
Unitemps External Recruitment Team collaborate with local businesses within the Leicestershire area; we work on a wide range of roles, from student-oriented positions to professional roles, offering a diverse array of opportunities. Recognizing the unique needs of students, we successfully maintain a database comprising a mix of students and local candidates.
There are several benefits to engaging with Unitemps at DMU:
Networking Opportunities: Through Unitemps, you may have the chance to work with various departments at the university and to engage with Leicestershire businesses. This can help you expand your network and establish connections that may be valuable for your future career.
Professional Development: Many positions available through Unitemps may offer opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement. You can learn new skills and gain valuable knowledge while on the job.
Career Progression: Some temporary positions may lead to permanent employment within the university, giving you a potential pathway for long-term career advancement.
Contribution to the University Community: By working with Unitemps at DMU, you become a part of the university community and can contribute to its success and growth.
THE ROLE
On behalf of our Leicester Client we are looking to recruit a Sessional Interpreter - Latvian on a ad-hoc basis.
We are looking for a candidate who can work freelance and flexibly, has good ability to communicate effectively in both English and Latvian.
Working as part of the NHS, you will be required to facilitate communication between caseworker and service user by providing interpretation and translation services. It will be necessary for you to be fluent in Latvian and English.
- Expected start date: ASAP
- Expected end date: ongoing
- Rate of pay: £12.00
- Holiday Pay: £1.45
This role is an essential communication link between the service users and staff who provide the service.
Please note that hours will be available when requests come through.
The bookings normally happen between 08.30am and 17:00pm Monday to Friday but on the odd occasion, there may be a request for an earlier start or a later finish. Each appointment will be approx. 1.5 hour in duration, and will be within the Leicestershire area. You will be required to travel from home to the appointment, so it is important you are able to access transport in and around the Leicestershire area.
**Candidate must be flexible and able to travel to venues and please note that this role is not at the university**
For any informal enquiries, please email leanne.easom@dmu.ac.uk regarding this vacancy.
Duties and responsibilities
To act as an interpreter between non-English speaking clients and Health Professionals in face-to-face situations, or on the telephone.
To provide an interpreting service to other agencies at the request of the Project Manager.
To ensure completion and return of forms and other relevant documentation for each interpreting session to allow monitoring and evaluation of the Interpreting Service.
To inform the Manager of any difficulties experienced in the interpreting sessions.
To attend Resource Centre to provide all interpreting service for the centres clinics if required.
To adhere to the Trust policies and procedures.
Skills and experience
Previous experience is an advantage.
Good communication is essential - to speak/understand both English and Latvian fully.
Reliability and professionalism are key to this role.
To hold a DBS certificate (Disclosure Barring Service Check) would be advantageous.
It will be necessary for you to travel to various locations within Leicester & Leicestershire.
You will need to be able to get to each appointment from your home address, so would be advantageous for candidates to have a driving licence.
Location
Leicester
Additional information
Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy. Unitemps are based on the 1st floor of the DSU Campus Centre. Our friendly reception is open Monday to Friday 10am-4pm. Unitemps DMU operates a monthly payroll - more information on the DMU Branch processes can be found on our information hub HERE
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