A former Dundee University social work student accused of making inappropriate remarks to colleagues and students has been cleared of misconduct.
Orue Okiti said that his confidence had been “deflated” by the accusations but he plans to go back to social work when he returns to the UK after a stint abroad.
The former student was accused of causing distress by “failing to communicate or behave in an appropriate manner” on a number of occasions between February and May 2013 while studying at the university, and on placements in Edinburgh.
He appeared before the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at Compass House in Dundee on June 20 for a six-day hearing.
A spokeswoman from the SSSC confirmed that a sub-committee reported a finding of no misconduct.
Mr Okiti said: “The investigation cleared me and I’ve had no sanction.
“My confidence has been deflated but I’m just relieved that I’ve been cleared.
“The report said that some of the issues were dealt with.
“It was my first practical placement and I wasn’t given support as a student.
“The report also said that there were a lot of inconsistencies about these alleged incidents.
“For example, my first language is not English and I couldn’t have used some of the words I was accused of using, as I didn’t know what they meant.
“I’m just glad that this is done now.
“I need to get myself together and concentrate on improving my knowledge so I can go back to practising.
“I want to go back to social work as this is my passion, and I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to do this career.
“I just need to get my confidence back first.”
A spokesman from Dundee University said that the institution would not comment on the matter.
