British Sign Language Interpreter

The working hours vary according to the needs of the student and the academic timetable. All support workers are currently paid on a self-employed basis whereby they are responsible for paying their own NI contributions and tax.

Due to continued expansion, we are looking to galvanise our team of highly qualified and experienced specialist support staff. There is currently a vacancy available for a qualified and experienced BSL Interpreter to carry our company name.

This role is based in Nottingham.

Brief Details of Your Role: To provide BSL interpreting for students who are deaf and whose first or preferred language is BSL to ensure equal access to the curriculum and academic environment. To provide communication and note taking support to deaf and hard of hearing students, at days and times dictated by individual student need and programme requirements. You will deliver communication support that is based on a thorough understanding of student disabilities and medical conditions, in addition to dyslexia screening data, medical evidence and the DSA Needs Assessment. You will similarly provide appropriate support to students during assessments.

The successful candidate will assist deaf and hard of hearing students with the modification/translation of written English into BSL or vice versa. Interpreters will use their skills and knowledge of BSL and English and their understanding of the differences between the two, in order to receive information in one language and pass it on in another. You will assist deaf and hard of hearing students with the translation of BSL into written English and liaise with academic staff regarding the delivery of the course, advising as appropriate on the modification and differentiation of the learning environment, materials and delivery styles.

Your qualifications/training: You will hold either a BSL Level 4 (old qualification) or Level 6 (new qualification). Other qualifications that are desirable are qualifications in Deaf Studies or Interpreting BSL/English. These would be advantageous relative to your application.

First Class Commitment To Our Staff For this specific role, successful applicants will receive:

A minimum of £37.00 per hour,

• Bachelor's (preferred)


Experience:

• interpreting: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification (One of the following is required):

• NRCPD


• RBSLI


• SASLI


• VLP


• Certification/Degree in BSL/English Interpreting


• BSL Level 4 (old level)


• BSL Level 6 (new level)
  
  First Class Support provides academic support to students in receipt of disabled student allowance (DSA). We pride ourselves on only employing first class support specialists that are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people studying higher education courses across the UK.
  
  Job Types: Part-time, Freelance


Salary: £37.00 per hour