Community Interpreter (Pashto)

Department: Directorate 

Closing date: Friday 17th February 2023

 

Argyll and Bute Council is looking to recruit a Pashto / English speaking interpreter to support refugee and asylum seekers in our authority. 

The post holder will be responsible for enabling professionals and clients to communicate to their mutual satisfaction by accurately transmitting meaning from one language to another in a way that is easily understood by the listener.   

The purpose of the job is to promote understanding of, and access to, services for those who experience barriers due to language, thereby aiding their equality of opportunity.

As a Community Interpreter you will work in the context of public services, such as social work, health services, education and local government related services, including housing and welfare services.

 

Applicants should note that:-

• This post is not suitable for job share.
• The salary shown is the full time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with both adults and children.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is Hannah Greening, Refugee Support Worker, 01700801098. 

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

 

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy