Iris Sowah

School of Health & Society

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Biography

I am a current PHD Social work student researching on THE NEEDS OF FOSTER CARERS OF SEXUALLY ABUSED CHILDREN and an Advanced Practitioner Social Worker with Manchester City Council, Children and Families Directorate.

I previously worked in hospitality as Guest Service Manager in various hotels across the UK.

I completed my BA in Leisure and Tourism Resource Management (2006 – 2009) and MBA Business Management (2009 – 2011) at the Bangor University in Wales. I furthered by studying MA Social Work (2018 – 2019) at the University of Salford.

Areas of Research


My research interests lie in Looked after children and foster carers. My keen interest has been as a result of working with these vulnerable group of children and the acknowledgement of the support they require to enable them to thrive in all aspects of their lives.

Qualifications and Recognitions

Qualifications
  • PHD Social Work

    2023 - 2025
  • MA Social Work

    2018 - 2019
  • MBA Business Management

    2009 - 2011
  • BA Leisure and Tourism Resource Management

    2006 - 2009