In this edition of the FuturU blog, we explore a compelling discussion from the Voices of Care podcast, featuring sector leaders Professor Martin Green, Dr Jane Townson, and Professor Vic Rayner.

FuturU is proud to be both a training provider and awarding organisation for the new Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate.

Difficult conversations with employees aren’t much fun for either party. Here’s how to make difficult conversations at work more comfortable and constructive.

Discover FuturU’s latest course, Fluids & Nutrition, which equips learners with the knowledge and skills to ensure individuals receive the nourishment they need.

Discover our free Care Leaders Boot Camp, designed to empower care home managers and owners with the skills and strategies needed to succeed in the sector today.

In light of the government’s announcement on social care, we outline the response from the sector, and reinforce our commitment to the Level 2 Care Certificate.

Understanding what motivates employees can boost retention, performance and teamwork. Here’s how to understand motivation in your social care team.

A good social care worker has more than just ‘hard’ technical qualifications. Here’s how to uncover a candidate’s essential soft skills at interview.

Soft skills are a key ingredient in every successful social care team. Find out how to attract, identify and hire people with the right soft skills.

Sharing honest feedback can bring huge benefits to a care home team. But what is a feedback culture and how can care home leaders create one? Find out here.

We’ve just added Cyber Security in Care, Advanced Seizure Treatments and Chest Physiotherapy Awareness to the FuturU app. Learn more about each one here.

Soft skills play a crucial role in workplace success. But what are soft skills, and which ones are essential to a career in social care? Find out here.

Struggling to get an interview for jobs in care? Improve your care worker CV with our 5 top care worker CV tips (and 3 common mistakes to avoid).

Looking to improve working conditions for your care home team? In this article, we look at practical ways to overcome the most common challenges.

Suhail reflects on his conversation with Deborah Sturdy, first Chief Nurse of Adult Social Care, in the first of our series on his interviews with sector leaders.

Should you do a health and social care apprenticeship? Find out in this guide and list of the top reasons to become an apprentice care professional.

In this article, we’ll help you understand the digital skills your care home team needs right now, how to identify gaps and what to do about them.

It’s that time again! Here’s the July update on our progress, funding and what you can expect next as we prepare to launch the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate.

As a people manager, you have the opportunity to inspire your team to plan a career around their real passions. In this article, we’ll explore how to do just that.

This article outlines the different types of assessment you’ll encounter as part of your Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate, and how you can prepare for each one.

Care Lead Becky shares her experience completing her End-Point Assessment with FuturU, covering how she prepared for the big day and calmed her nerves.