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Priscilla Santuo-Ocrah

@priscillasantuo-ocra

Experienced senior social worker and CEO focused on child protection, advocacy, and systemic reform.

Ghana
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking senior roles where I can lead child protection practice, drive policy and organisational improvement, mentor teams, and apply developing legal expertise to safeguard children.

I am an accomplished social worker, CEO, administrator, and law student with over 18 years' experience delivering outcomes for children, adults, and families. I blend frontline practice in child protection, assessments, court work and adoption with strategic leadership and governance.

As a Chief Executive Officer I led organisational reform, policy development, regulatory compliance and migration consultancy services, while as a senior practitioner I produced high-quality statutory and court reports, completed complex assessments (Form F, Connected Persons, Special Guardianship, ParentAssess) and led crisis interventions.

I am committed to advocating for vulnerable women and children, empowering communities, mentoring practitioners and advancing practice through evidence-based models, ethical standards and continuous improvement. I am also studying law to strengthen my legal reasoning and advocacy within child protection practice.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

HC

Senior Social Worker

Herefordshire County Council

Oct 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years)

Managed complex child protection cases, completed statutory assessments and high-quality court reports, led crisis interventions, and mentored junior staff and students as a practice assessor.

HS

Senior Social Worker

Hampshire Children’s Service

Feb 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Completed statutory assessments and court reports, conducted child protection investigations, attended strategy meetings, and contributed to legal planning and decision-making for vulnerable children and families.

RC

Social Worker

Reading Borough Council

Oct 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 2 months)

Completed initial and core assessments within statutory timescales, conducted child protection investigations, prepared court reports, and supported adoption assessments including Form F reports.

HC

Locum Social Worker

Hampshire County Council

Apr 2012 - Oct 2012 (6 months)

Completed initial statutory assessments, attended strategy meetings, conducted child protection investigations, and participated in child protection conferences to address safeguarding needs.

OC

Social Worker

Oxfordshire County Council

Mar 2011 - Apr 2012 (1 year 1 month)

Conducted core and initial assessments, prepared statutory court reports under the Children Act 1989, developed care plans for children in need, and monitored progress of vulnerable children.

WC

Locum Social Worker

Wokingham Borough Council

Jan 2009 - Mar 2011 (2 years 2 months)

Managed caseloads for children and families, developed service and care plans, produced high-quality reports for conferences and court, and maintained positive relationships to support engagement.

SC

Student Social Worker

Surrey CAMHS

May 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 7 months)

Contributed to CAMHS policy implementation, participated in multi-disciplinary meetings and care planning, and supported safeguarding and early-intervention initiatives for children and young people.

RA

Supply Teacher

Reading Teaching Personnel Agency

Jun 2001 - Oct 2003 (2 years 4 months)

Delivered pre-planned lessons, managed classroom behaviour, assessed student understanding, and ensured continuity of learning during regular teacher absence.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

GL

Ghana School of Law

Professional Law Course, Law

Enrolled in the Professional Law Course (Bar vocational training) to obtain professional legal qualification.

MC

Mountcrest University College

Bachelor of Laws, Law

2015 - 2019

Completed an LLB (Bachelor of Laws) program covering core legal principles and professional law foundations.

UW

University of Warwick

Master of Arts in Social Work, Social Work

2006 - 2008

Completed a Master of Arts in Social Work, including placement-based practice and statutory social care training.

UC

University of Cape Coast

Bachelor of Education (Hons), Education

1998 - 2001

Completed a Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Foundations with coursework focused on educational theory and practice.

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Software and tools used professionally

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