A GLASGOW support worker who turned up to work drunk and massaged a patient against their will has been struck off.
Claire Anderson was drunk when she arrived at the home of a person she was supposed to care for in February last year.
Anderson, who was employed by Aspire West Housing Support Service in the West End at the time, made the patient feel so concerned they contacted a friend for help and later phoned police.
When the friend arrived, the carer said: "I'm not an a*******".
She also told the patient that they had "made a c***" out of her.
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Later, Anderson turned up unannounced at another patient's home to collect a bottle of wine which she had left in their fridge.
Anderson entered the house without the permission of the patient, known only as BB, or letting them know she was inside.
The same day she went on to visit two other patients' homes and, while visiting one, proceeded to massage the person's head and shoulders against their wishes.
In a report, the Scottish Social Services Committee (SSSC) said no other disposal order was appropriate as Anderson had not shown any insight, regret or apology, and had not engaged with the SSSC's investigation.
The report said: "By attending the homes of people you support under the influence of alcohol you put them at risk of physical and emotional harm.
"Alcohol can impact your judgment and balance and meant that you were not able to carry out your duties in a safe manner.
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"Your behaviour caused AA to feel scared in their own home where AA has the right to be supported safely by workers who they trust to help them."
It added: "Your behaviour caused vulnerable people to feel scared and uncomfortable and could cause them to lose trust in the people employed to support them to do the things they cannot do for themselves."
The report also mentioned there were further incidents surrounding Anderson's conduct which had caused concern.
It stated: "The behaviour occurred over one shift however there are multiple incidents involving four different people in your care and one member of the public. You deny being under the influence of alcohol and provided no insight, reflection or explanation for your behaviour.
"You have failed to engage with the SSSC investigation. You held registration for a short period of time prior to the incident with no reported concerns but there has been a Temporary Suspension Order in place since so you have not been unable to demonstrate any further good practice.
"Given the seriousness of the behaviour and the absence of reflection, we think there is a risk of the behaviour being repeated and this would put vulnerable people at risk of further harm.
"The SSSC believes you present an ongoing public protection risk and action must be taken to uphold the public confidence in the profession and the SSSC as a regulator."
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