Company Description
Join Our Growing Team at Sign Solutions
Are you passionate about making a difference? Due to our rapidly expanding client base, Sign Solutions is excited to grow our team
About Us:
Sign Solutions, established in 1998, is the leading provider of services for Deaf and hard of hearing people, available 24/7/365. We are an ISO 9001, 27001, 22301, 14001 & 18841 accredited, Crown Commercial Service framework supplier, specializing in non-spoken interpretation and translation. Our experienced, NRCPD registered, DBS and BPSS checked interpreters provide services onsite, nationally and internationally, both face-to-face and remotely.
Our Innovative Services:
* InterpretersLive: Our cutting-edge video relay interpreting service offers British Sign Language interpreters on demand, accessible via desktop or tablet. This service ensures D/deaf employees can participate in meetings and make phone calls with hearing customers and colleagues.
* Website Accessibility: Our InterpretersLive service also helps organizations become accessible to D/deaf people through a link on their website allowing them to instantly connect, enhancing their accessibility rating and allowing D/deaf people to communicate via a real-time online BSL interpreter.
* Training and Qualifications: Our training centre offers qualifications in BSL and CPD for British Sign Language interpreters. We also provide Deaf awareness training, available onsite or via e-learning.
* Translation Services: We make videos and documents accessible to D/deaf people by translating them into BSL, offering a cost-effective and efficient translation service.
Our Mission:
To provide access and combat inequality by enabling people of different languages, cultures and communities to talk to each other.
Sign Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, and we welcome diversity in our workforce. We warmly encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and veteran status. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact our recruitment team for assistance.
Job Description
About the role:
To provide BSL interpreting both face to face and remotely, predominately working within the medical sector supporting Mental Health Trusts and organisations. In addition you may be required to work with a broad range of clients in the private and public sector, as well as individual Deaf clients. Opportunity to also work on InterpretersLive service on prebooked and on demand assignments. This role will be based in the Manchester/North West area.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
* To undertake face to face interpreting assignments
* To undertake video interpreting assignments
* To deliver high quality BSL/English interpreting services to all clients
* To report to Head Interpreter and Line Manager
* To maintain CPD
* To abide by NRCPD code of conduct
* To work well within the interpreting team
Qualifications
Essential skills/qualifications/experience:
* NRCPD registration RSLI
* Enhanced DBS
* Experience working in mental health settings
* A full driving licence is essential
Additional Information
What's In It For You?
* 20-25 days holiday plus bank holidays (Full Time Equivalent)
* Pension scheme
* NRCPD registration fees
* Training and CPD
* DBS Renewal
* Relocation packages available
* Attendance bonus scheme
* Health and Wellbeing schemes
* Wellbeing Accreditations
* Policies to include Mental Health, Menopause and more
* Employee Assistance Programme / Cash Plan
* Access to discounts from hundreds of leading retailers
* Access to mental health specialist support
* Birthday celebrations/gifts
* Team events
* Occupational Sick Pay (OSP) and (SSP)
* Flexible contracts available
* Work for an established company with 25 years in the industry
* Supportive and flexible employer
* Disability Confident Leader
* Real Living Wage Employer
* Good Business Charter Accredited
* And more