Futures Advice

Are you 16 to 18 - and not sure what comes next? 🎓

Finishing school or sixth form can feel exciting but also overwhelming. So many options - and it's all too easy to follow what your mates are doing.

At Futures, our careers advisers can have a chat with you to help you explore their options. Whether you’re weighing up college, an apprenticeship, or going straight into work, we can help you figure out what’s right for you.

Our support is completely free. And if you have an Education, Health and Care Plan, we can support you up to the age of 25.

Find out more here: https://www.futuresadvice.org/careers-advice/

Already working in health and social care and want to broaden your experience?

Level up your skills with our FREE Infection Control training - and earn a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification in just three weeks 🏥

Running face-to-face in Nottingham from June 1 to June 24, this course deepens your expertise in risk assessment and decontamination practices - skills that are valued right across the care sector.

Led by Anita, who brings 15 years of teaching experience and a genuine passion for supporting her learners, you'll be in safe (and friendly!) hands.

Spaces are limited - don't miss your chance. Check your eligibility and apply via the link below, or call us on 08000 85 85 20 💙

🔗 https://www.futuresadvice.org/training/courses/health-social-care-training.html

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week 💜 - and this year’s theme is Take Action.

Sometimes the hardest part of moving forward isn’t knowing what to do. It’s feeling ready to do it.

If you’ve been thinking about returning to work or finding a new direction - but it hasn’t felt like the right time - we want you to know that, wherever you’re starting from, we’re here.

No rush, no judgement - just the right support, at the right pace, for you.

When you're ready, feel free to get in touch: https://www.futuresadvice.org/get-in-touch/

What a special visit this week! 🌟

We were delighted to welcome Andy Abrahams, the Mayor of Mansfield, to Futures - where he had the chance to meet some of the incredible people we've supported into jobs through some of our programmes.

From Alfie, now in a catering role at King's Mill Hospital, to Robert, who's found his feet with a lighting firm - and the wonderful Jayne, who completed our teaching assistant skills course and is now making a real difference at Fountaindale School. Their stories say it all 💙

It was great to hear the Mayor speak positively about our impact. We really couldn't be prouder of our customers.

We're also so pleased how much our Transform Your Futures Programme and Skill to Success programmes, both of which were funded by Mansfield District Council via UK Shared Prosperity Fund, have made a difference.

If you are the kind of person who naturally looks out for others, health and social care could be the career you have been looking for 💙

The National Careers Service is running a free, 90-minute online workshop on Thursday, May 14 (10am–11.30am) - covering CV tips, job searching and the real opportunities available in this area.

You could also be supported into a training course with an employer attached, helping you take your first steps into health and social care with confidence.

It is free to join and you can attend online via Microsoft Teams.

➡️ Book your place: https://app.10to8.com/book/nationalcareersserviceem/select-staff-and-location-if-needed/?service=1956388&prevent-change-service=true

Have you ever been to a jobs fair?

They can feel daunting but they’re one of the most effective ways to meet employers face-to-face, find out about real opportunities and make a genuine impression.

The good news is that you are invited to Futures' next Careers and Training Fair tomorrow (May 7) from 10am to 2pm, at our centre at 57 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham (NG1 6GE). Details below.

A few tips to get the most out of a jobs fair:
✅ Research which employers will be there beforehand;
✅ Have a short introduction to yourself ready - just who you are and what you’re looking for;
✅ Bring copies of your CV and don’t be afraid to ask questions.

Want help preparing for your next jobs fair, whether its ours or elsewhere? Our careers advisers can help - so please do get in touch:
https://www.futuresadvice.org/get-in-touch/

How did your bank holiday go?

Long weekends have a way of giving us space to think - and, if some of that thinking turned to your working life, you’re in the right place.

Whether you’ve been considering a return to work, a change in career, or just taking that initial step towards your first job, that feeling is worth following.

At Futures, we offer free, confidential careers guidance for people at every stage of their journey. No pressure, no judgement - just the right support whenever you’re ready.

Get in touch: https://www.futuresadvice.org/get-in-touch/

Are you thinking about find a new job or switching careers?

Then here is one session you don't want to miss - giving you the chance to explore exciting job opportunities in health and social care 💙

The National Careers Service is running a free, 90-minute online workshop on Tuesday, May 5 (11am–12.30pm) - a great way to start the week after the bank holiday with a focus on your future.

You'll get expert guidance on CV writing, look into job searching and find out about the roles and opportunities available in the sector - plus explore how you could be supported into a training course with an employer attached.

It is free to join and you can attend online via Microsoft Teams.

➡️ Book your place: https://app.10to8.com/book/nationalcareersserviceem/select-staff-and-location-if-needed/?service=1956388&prevent-change-service=true

It was great to see our Adult Social Care learners spend the day with the team at Q Care Assist last week - and what a day it was 🌟

They got a real insight into life as a care assistant or support worker, hearing directly from Q Care staff and from some of the people they support.

The best part? Every learner on this course is guaranteed an interview with Q Care - so this wasn't just a visit. It was a first step towards their next career 💛

Thank you to Q Care Assist and the Department for Work and Pensions - DWP for providing this amazing opportunity to our learners!

Interested in doing a course with us? Find out more about our Adult Social Care courses here: https://www.futuresadvice.org/training/courses/?category=7