About Rebecca Higgins - Hampshire British Sign Language Interpreter

Born in East Yorkshire, I actually grew up and was educated in Shropshire. I joined the Royal Air Force at 18 and trained as an Avionics Technician; served for 12 years and achieved the rank of Corporal. This experience has certainly helped with some of the more challenging and working conditions I have had to endure over the years, well Bosnia in the winter is pretty miserable! Towards the end of my service I developed a keen interest in British Sign Language and the needs of deaf people so decided to re-train in readiness for a new life in ‘civvy’ street.

My Qualifications and Experience.
I started studying BSL at night class and joined the Andover Deaf Club, later becoming Secretary. I began to use my signing skills professionally in 2003 as a Communication Support Worker (CSW) in Further Education and a Support worker for Social Services.

A varied and interesting ‘apprenticeship’ has enabled to me to experience a wide variety of work type and working environments, including: Office Support, Outward Bound Courses, the Health Service (NHS) and Education. Within the field of Education I have assisted students in achieving a range of qualifications from Key Stage 1 to Degree level in numerous subjects. Examples of these are Motor Vehicle Studies, Manicure Skills, Environmental Science and Fine Art.

Self employed as a full time Interpreter since 2008, I continued studying and achieved the NVQ 6 BSL Interpreting. I am now Registered with the NRCDP as a Fully Qualified Interpreter, registration number 1001466. I have an enhanced CRB' and carry full insurance.

What can I do for you?
Based in Andover, Hampshire I am available for BSL interpreting assignments across the South of England including Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey, the Isle of Wight and London.

Assignments can be face to face or remotely on your preferred platform.