Find My Future in Health and Social Care
Looking to make a difference in people’s lives? Our Health and Social Care training pathways are the perfect starting point. These free, in-person courses give you the skills, confidence, and qualifications to begin a rewarding career in the care sector.
When you enrol onto a training course with us, you get:
Free face-to-face training
Nationally recognised qualifications
Supportive tutors and real-world learning
All with no experience needed
Pathway - Adult Social Care
This free, 3-week course is a fantastic starting point for a career in adult caregiving.
Whether new to the field or just entering the workforce, this training pathway breaks down the basics of Health and Social Care, preparing you for roles such as Care Assistant and Support Worker.
On this pathway, you'll achieve three Level 1 qualifications:
- Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
- Award in Mental Health Awareness
- Award in Nutrition and Health
Hear from our past learners:
The staff ware extremely friendly - they give clear explanations and make sure the course is engaging and interesting. They're helpful and understanding and really supported me to achieve my goals What I learned on the course proved to be a vital part in my employment.
This course was great for learning more about health and social care and how I can help people and make sure I provide a high level of care. I really appreciated how they outlined the different progression opportunities - it made me feel positive about the future.
Meet Your Tutor: Catherine
"I’ve been part of the Futures team for the past two years and have been teaching Health and Social Care for five years overall. What I love most about being a tutor is seeing learners grow in confidence as they progress through their journey with us.
My teaching style is very much “get involved” — I encourage active participation and learning by doing. In the classroom, what matters most to me is creating a respectful environment where everyone feels comfortable asking questions and sharing their views and experiences.
And a fun fact about me? I’m absolutely obsessed with Formula 1 ."
Meet Your Tutor: Anita
Anita has been teaching Health and Social Care for 15 years - so you can be sure that she knows her stuff. She loves supporting her learners to change their lives and always makes sure her lessons are fun and engaging. When she's not teaching with Futures, she's being kept on her toes by Merlin and Miro, her Golden Retrievers.
Got some questions?
We have the answers - visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about eligibility, course structure, support, and what happens after you complete the training.
You can also click the speech bubble icon on the bottom right corner of this page to access our webchat and speak directly to a member of our Customer Support team.
Please be aware that our webchat is operated by staff members and is only available during our opening hours.
Ready to start your journey?
Don’t miss your chance to build a future in care. Spaces are limited - apply now to secure your place.
Who Can Join Our Training?
If you live in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Leicester, Leicestershire, Derby, or Derbyshire, you can take part in our face-to-face training only.
To take part, you must be:
- Age: you must be aged 19 or older on 31 August of the academic year in which your course starts (e.g. 31 August 2025 for the 2025/26 year).
- Either claiming unemployment benefits or earning under £25,750 per year.
- Additional rules may apply if you're an asylum seeker or on a student visa.
There may also be other location-based restrictions, so please get in touch with us before applying to make sure you're eligible and to get more details. If you have any questions about your eligibility for any of our courses please contact us. You can call on 08000 85 85 20, email us at hello@futuresadvice.org or you can click on the speech bubble at the bottom right of this page and use webchat to chat to an adviser. More info
