The health and social care sector is rapidly growing and needs dedicated professionals. At Wirral Met, you can train to become a care worker, healthcare support worker, nurse or midwife with our wide range of courses. With strong employer links with eight NHS Trusts and many private businesses, you will develop in-demand skills and experience for an incredibly rewarding career, whatever path you choose to take.

Explore our courses and progress further with a full or part-time study programme at Wirral Met’s Twelve Quays campus in Birkenhead or apply for an apprenticeship today.

ASPIRING PROFESSIONAL Courses at Wirral Met 1 Course

Course Code J236

Aspiring Health Care Professional - J236

Full-time

Level 1

16-18 Year Olds

12 Quays Campus

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE COURSES 2 Courses

Wirral Met’s wide range of full and part-time health and social qualifications and apprenticeships will provide you with the necessary skills to progress further on to your dream career within this rewarding industry.

Course Code J187

Health and Social Care - Preparing to Work - J187

Full-time

Level 2

16-18 Year Olds

12 Quays Campus

Course Code J201

Certificate in Mental Health Awareness Level 2 - J201

Part-time

Level 2

19+ Adults - Part Time

12 Quays Campus

NURSING COURSES 1 Course

Whether you are hoping to become a Nurse or Midwife, Wirral Met’s full-time courses taught by friendly, experienced tutors and apprenticeships will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to progress on to a university level qualification.

Course Code J004

Access to Higher Education - Nursing and Allied Health Professions - J004

Full-time

Level 3

19+ Adults - Full Time

Hamilton Campus

1 Course

Course Code J232

T Level Programme - Health - J232

Full-time

Level 3

16-18 Year Olds

12 Quays Campus

WHAT NEXT

Many students progress onto jobs once they have completed their full-time study programmes, and other Level 3 students progress onto Higher Education to study towards a degree, such as the BSc (Hons) Psychology at Wirral Met College, which is validated by the University of Liverpool.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Josh Platt

Josh completed Health & Social Care level 3 Extended Diploma at Wirral Met and is now studying with Sheffield Hallam University/Yorkshire Ambulance Service.

Katie Hilliard

Katie studied Level 3 preparing to work in the health and social work sector at Wirral Met. She has now progressed to the University of Chester to study an Honours Degree in Adult Nursing. Katie said: "Wirral Met has prepared me for university life by giving me the skills and confidence to start my nursing journey."

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:

Care Assistant - View occupation details here
Counsellor - View occupation details here
Dental Nurse - View occupation details here
Health Professional - View occupation details here
Nurse - View occupation details here
Social Worker - View occupation details here

Starting salaries for Care Assistants can be between £12,000 and £16,000 per year. With experience, qualifications and extra responsibilities or specialist support worker skills, Care Assistants may earn between £18,000 and £21,000 per year. Mental health nurses can earn from £21,000 to £27,000 per year, and experienced nurses working as clinical specialists or nurse team managers can earn from £25,000 to £40,000 per year.

Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Health services and public health managers and directors

Up to £50,000

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Care workers and home carers

Up to £23,000

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Health professionals n.e.c.

Up to £39,000

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