Full time / Part Time Posts
The Role
To support the operation of IRIS, the national remote interpreting service, Sign Language Interpreting Service (SLIS) is seeking to recruit Irish Sign Language / English Sign Language Interpreters for full or half time permanent posts for the Irish Remote Interpreting Service (IRIS).
The Irish Sign Language/ English Interpreter provides interpretive support, primarily for the Irish Remote Interpreting Service, but also to the Manager, SLIS Board and team, acting as interpreter for SLIS meetings and business needs where required. Interpreters must be registered with RISLI. The role will also involve supporting future IRIS developments, such as new technology applications, to enhance operations and access to remote interpreting services.
ISL / English Sign Language Interpreters for IRIS
This advertisement is for Irish Sign Language / English Interpreters to fill full or part time permanent posts. Full time posts are 35 hours per week, and Half time posts are 17.5 hours per week. SLIS is in correspondence with our funders CIB in relation to varied part time contracts. SLIS hands down policy and remote working policies will apply.
A panel of interpreters may also be created to fill full and part time vacancies for a two year period.
Hours
Interpreters will be rostered during IRIS opening hours, which will fall within the following:
Weekdays: 9.00 am – 8.00 pm including lunchtimes
Weekends: Saturday 10.00 am – 4pm and Sunday 12.00 noon – 2.00 pm
Salary Scale
The salary for full time posts is on a salary scale (currently under review) from €28,399 to €47,331 (13 points, including Long Service Increments (LSIs)) per annum, pro rata for part time staff.
Candidates will usually be appointed at point 1. Candidates can be appointed at a higher point on the scale using the SLIS Incremental Credit Process which is dependent on qualifications and experience as demonstrated from the application form and interview process. SLIS has a normal retirement age which is linked to the State Pension Age in Ireland (currently 66).
Application
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Thursday, 6th June 2024.
Receipt of applications will be acknowledged, and applications will be subject to usual SLIS recruitment procedures, including shortlisting and interview processes.
A panel of interpreters may also be created to fill full and part time vacancies up until 31 December 2026.
The Job Description and Application Form is available below:
