Uzochukwu Okoye

Experienced Operations, Care and Health & Safety professional with over 15 years of experience across prison operations, healthcare, social care leadership, pharmaceutical sales and customer service. Skilled in operational support, risk assessment, compliance, team leadership, medication management, care planning and staff development. Currently working as an Operational Support Officer at HMP Altcourse while pursuing NEBOSH qualifications to further develop a career in Health & Safety and Operations Management.

Operational Support Officer (Night) at HMP Altcourse (2024-12 – Present)

• Monitor prison security systems and operational procedures.
• Support safe and effective prison operations during night shifts.

Care Team Leader at Leonard Cheshire (2024-08 – 2024-11)

• Supervised care staff and coordinated service delivery.
• Supported service users to maximise independence and wellbeing.

Night Care Manager at Sandwell Community Caring Trust (2024-07 – 2024-08)

• Led night operations and ensured compliance with care standards.
• Maintained care records and supervised staff performance.

Senior Care Assistant at Coton House Care Home (2023-09 – 2024-07)

• Led care teams, monitored resident wellbeing and supported care planning.

Team Leader/Night Senior Carer at Selwyn Court Care Home (2022-01 – 2023-12)

Support Worker at Collaborative Healthcare (2021-01 – 2022-12)

Customer Assistant at Lidl (2021-01 – 2022-12)

Support Worker at Windsor Care (2021-01 – 2021-12)

Medical Representative / Territory Manager at Various Pharmaceutical Companies (2011-01 – 2021-12)

Parasitology Assistant at State Hospital Ogbomoso (2009-01 – 2010-12)

B.Sc. in Parasitology & Entomology – Nnamdi Azikiwe University (2008-01)