A CARER refused to let a woman use the toilet and "disregarded her dignity".

Robert Fairley, from Wishaw, told the service user, known as AA, “no you’re at it you've just s**t the bed 10 minutes ago so you don't need the toilet”.

He also shouted at her saying “you’re selfish, you’re keeping everyone up” and pointed a finger at her.

After the incident he also told a colleague, known as BB, in reference to AA, “I’ve had enough, I’m f****** sick of her”, or words to that effect.

Now Fairley has been struck off the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) register for the actions which took place in September 2021 while employed as a care assistant.

It comes as he expressed “no regret or remorse” for the behaviour which was slammed by the SSSC as “violating the fundamental values of the profession”.

The SSSC report stated: “You refused to take AA to the bathroom when she requested.

“In doing so, you failed to respect AA’s wishes and provide an acceptable level of care.

“In addition, you spoke to your colleague about AA in a derogatory manner, which is indicative of a lack of respect and compassion for AA and a disregard for her dignity.

“Your behaviour is indicative of an attitudinal issue, which would prove more difficult to remedy and is incompatible with working in the social services sector.

“In addition, abusive behaviour falls under Paragraph 10 of the Decisions Guidance in which more serious behaviour may be required.

“Your behaviour violates fundamental values of the profession.

“You have not demonstrated insight, regret or remorse. This offers no reassurance that the behaviour will not be repeated.”

Fairley had been employed by the care home since September 2016 and had not been the subject of any previous concerns.

The SSSC said a warning would not be appropriate as it would not “protect the public” from the risk posed by the former carer.

The report continues: “A warning would not be appropriate as the behaviour is extremely serious. You have not demonstrated insight, regret or remorse.

“A warning would give no protection to service users or the public.

“A condition would not be appropriate because the behaviour indicates an underlying values issue.

“There are no identifiable conditions which would adequately address this and accordingly this sanction is not considered appropriate to protect against the risks posed by you.

The SSSC "considers a removal order is the most appropriate sanction as it is both necessary and justified in the public interest and to maintain the continuing trust and confidence in the social service profession and the SSSC as the regulator of the profession".