ESOL Preparing to Work in Care (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

This course is led by an experienced ESOL tutor who understands the challenges of learning English and planning for a new career. 

The course will help you learn about:

• What it’s like to work in adult care in the UK
• The different types of jobs and settings (for example, care homes or supporting people in their own homes)
• Key duties such as helping with meals, daily routines, personal care and keeping people safe
• Important values such as kindness, respect and dignity
• English words and phrases used in care settings, including real world paper word
• Communication skills both verbal and non verbal
• Your next steps into care work or further study

You don’t need any previous experience, just a willingness to learn and a desire to help others. Taught by a qualified ESOL tutor who understands the challenges of learning English for work, the course will help you explore different job roles, typical duties like helping with meals and routines, and the values that matter in care, such as kindness, dignity and respect. You’ll also build your confidence using the English language in care situations, from key vocabulary to body language and communication skills. 

This course is a great first step towards further training or work in the care sector.

This short, friendly course is for people who are thinking about working in adult social care (such as care homes or home support) and want to understand more about the job role and improve their English skills. It’s ideal if English is not your first language and you want to build your confidence before starting further training or work.

You don’t need any experience, just an interest in helping others and learning more about working in care. Before you start the course, we will invite to attend a welcome event to ensure your level of English is appropriate for the course.

There are no tests or exams. You’ll learn through fun, practical tasks and your tutor will give you regular feedback. You will track your progress on a simple learning plan together with your teacher.

For further information, please contact our Adult Education Team on 01782 254211 or email adult.education@nscg.ac.uk.

After completing the course, you may choose to:

• Join a Care Level 1 or 2 course depending on your experience
• Take further ESOL classes to build your speaking, listening, reading and writing
• Get support with applying for a job or volunteering in the care sector

This course is FREE to adults aged 19+ who have been a UK/EU Resident for 3 years or more.