British Sign Language Interpreter
| Posting date: | 13 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Hybrid Working - 2 Days a Week at our Amazing Leeds Office! |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2025 |
| Location: | LS12 6LL |
| Company: | thebigword |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c84020f462fe4ba99d9c |
Summary
The Role Unveiled
Join our dynamic Operations team at Clarion thebigword, where we're dedicated to ensuring the success of our BSL operations! We're looking for a Registered BSL Interpreter (NRCPD/RBSLI registered) to join our specialist team. As a BSL Interpreter, you will play a crucial role in supporting Deaf staff and service users with complex linguistic and communication needs, to access vital Mental Health interventions, therapy, and training. Working in a collaborative and culturally sensitive team, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact every day.
We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. If you are passionate about championing communication without barriers and making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Your Role in Action
As a British Sign Language Interpreter, you will provide support with the management of BSL/English Interpreters and have the potential to develop into a Senior Language Specialist. This advancement opportunity includes responsibilities such as BSL Interpreter training and performance monitoring. If you are dedicated to excellence and eager to grow in your career, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our dynamic team.
- Interpret between English and British Sign Language (BSL) during Mental Health therapy sessions, assessments, meetings, training, and crisis interventions.
- Convey complex, sensitive, and often emotional content accurately and with cultural competence.
- Prepare assignments by reviewing case information where appropriate and liaising with clinicians.
- Maintain impartiality and uphold professional boundaries in emotionally charged or distressing scenarios.
- Support Mental Health professionals in delivering accessible and inclusive care to Deaf service users.
- Maintain accurate records of interpreting assignments in accordance with NHS or employer policies.
- Adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection guidelines at all times.
- Be accountable for the provision of BSL/English Interpreting in collaboration with the team.
- Ensure that provision is delivered to a suitable standard in accordance with NRCPD guidelines.
- Have experience in psychiatric or crisis care settings, and an understanding of Deaf culture is essential.
The Perfect Match: Your Skills & Talents
- Be a brand ambassador for Clarion thebigword!
- Level 6 qualification in BSL and relevant BSL/English interpreting translation course.
- Registered with NRCPD as a Registered Sign Language Interpreter (a minimum 2-year post qualification after becoming RSLI).
- Experience interpreting in healthcare or Mental Health settings.
- A strong understanding of Mental Health terminology, practices, and patient confidentiality.
- The ability to handle emotionally sensitive material and remain composed under pressure.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice.
- Knowledge of Deaf culture and experience working with Deaf individuals with additional needs.
- Familiarity with NHS systems or working within multidisciplinary care teams.
- Flexibility in that may be required to work some evenings and weekends.
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