About the role

Nepali is also known as Nepalese. Nepali speakers in the UK include Gurkha veterans and their families, including older people who came to the UK later in life and use little English. Some clients also speak Gurung, Magar, Rai or Limbu, and respectful forms of address matter in Nepali, especially with older clients.

Common assignments include GP and hospital care, adult social care assessments, pension and benefits matters, and housing. Translators work on health information, letters and certificates written in Devanagari.

What you will do

Interpret for older Nepali speakers in health and care settings using appropriate honorifics.
Translate health and council information into clear Nepali in Devanagari script.
Keep everything you hear and read on assignments strictly confidential, and remain impartial throughout.
Build and maintain your own glossaries for the sectors you work in.
Deliver written translations that are accurate, complete and proofread, on or before the agreed deadline.
Work remotely by video or telephone, or on site at the client's premises, arriving prepared and on time.
Produce accurate transcripts and English translations of recorded Nepali speech, for example police interviews or research recordings.

What we are looking for

Excellent spoken and written Nepali and English, with the ability to switch register for different clients.
The DPSI (Diploma in Public Service Interpreting), DPI (Diploma in Police Interpreting) or an equivalent qualification is an advantage; CIOL or ITI membership is welcome.
Gurung, Magar, Rai, Limbu or Hindi is an advantage.
Willingness to complete a DBS check for assignments in healthcare, education or with vulnerable people.
Right to work in the UK if you will take on-site assignments in the UK.
A reliable internet connection, headset and quiet, private workspace for remote assignments.

What we offer

Remote work by video and telephone, plus on-site bookings.
Fair compensation for your skills and time.
Opportunities for professional development.
Help from our operations team before and after assignments.
Varied assignments across healthcare, legal, government, finance and more.
Flexible working: choose the assignments that suit your availability.

Nepali work with SILA Linguists®

SILA Linguists® is a language services company providing interpreting, translation and transcription across the UK, North America, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, in more than 350 languages and dialects. As a Nepali linguist with us, you can take on the full range of work we offer in Nepali:

Nepali interpreting of every type: face-to-face, telephone (OPI) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, video (VRI) through the SILA Linguists® app or the client's platform, consecutive, simultaneous, conference and remote simultaneous (RSI), community and escort interpreting.
Nepali translation of documents into and out of English, from letters, medical reports and school records to contracts, research and websites.
Certified Nepali translation with a signed statement of accuracy, accepted by UK authorities such as courts, the Home Office, universities and employers.
Nepali transcription of audio and video recordings, with time stamps, translation of the transcript and subtitling.

Our vetted, trained and qualified linguists work in legal, police and court settings, immigration and asylum matters, NHS and private healthcare, social care, schools and universities, charities and business. Every assignment is covered by confidentiality agreements and UK GDPR.

Questions

Where are Nepali interpreters most needed?

Requests come from across the UK, with notable demand in towns with large Gurkha communities. Remote interpreters can support clients anywhere.

Do I need the DPSI to apply?

No. The DPSI or a similar qualification is welcome, and some clients require it for legal or police work, but it is not mandatory for every assignment.

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Freelance Nepali Interpreter and Translator