Social Care translator
Time Commitment: Minimum one set morning or afternoon per week, ideally 1 – 2 days if comfortable and sustainable amid other commitments
Minimum Education Level: Training and/or experience in offering translation services
Reports to: Social Care Manager
Start date: As soon as possible
summary:
As a member of the Social Care Translator Team, you will help Lisbon Project provide high-quality, consistent support to community members. Your role includes providing translation and interpretation during Bridge/Care Team 1:1 Drop-in Sessions and supporting communication between community members and other programmes within Lisbon Project.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Providing emotional support:
• Be available for 1:1 drop-in sessions as per your timetable – sit with Bridge/Care Team and community members, following the flexible session structure as outlined in training and practice sessions
• Record Drop-in Sessions through shared team ‘form’ to support team development of data and practices
• Engage in supervision support provided by Social Care Team Manager
• Contributing to AdminHub and Family Friday workshops:
• Engage in team discussions on these topics and volunteer to develop written/visual article or workshop ideas where appropriate
• Support other Lisbon Project programmes with translation and communication for community members when needed, and assist with translating or developing documents and resources in other languages.
Requirements:
Fluency in Portuguese (if possible) and English is required; knowledge of other community languages is highly desirable;
Qualifications, studies or experience relating to social work or law;
Familiarity with Portuguese administrative systems highly desirable;
Qualifications, studies or experience relating to social work or law highly desirable;
Experience in intercultural communication and/or with communicating with people in vulnerable situations highly desirable;
Required ability to work independently but in active communication with team members and supervisors;
Highly desired experience of managing expectations and communicating boundaries clearly;
Required commitment to serving migrant communities with care and compassion, providing them with crucial support to further their integration in Portuguese society.
BenefitS:
Contributing to Social Impact – Self-fulfilment and personal growth in pursuing a valuable cause.
Networking Opportunities - Getting connected to partner institutions, philanthropists and people of all backgrounds.
Knowledge Growth – Learning about immigration related processes, contexts and realities as well as other NGO related topics in Portugal.
Work Experience - Getting experience working in a professional environment with a welcoming workplace culture.
We can’t do it without you!
Thank you for being a part of our team!
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