The unnamed worker was accused of taking they eye-watering amount between July 25 and October 19 last year. They are said to have used the 85-year-old victim's bank card to facilitate the theft.
A Glasgow carer has been struck off after being convicted of stealing £13,450 from an elderly resident.
The unnamed worker was accused of taking they eye-watering amount between between July 25 and October 19 last year. They are said to have used the 85-year-old victim's bank card to facilitate the theft. The worker was convicted of stealing the amount at Paisley Sheriff Court on December 20, last year. A report by the Scottish Social Services Council found that the carer had taken advantage of the vulnerable service user who was in a position of trust.READ MORE: £60k cannabis farm found in Airdrie property after police called in over explosion fearsSumming up the case, they wrote: "You have been convicted of stealing a significant amount of money from a vulnerable service user.
"The offence occurred over a period of time and was deliberate. There are significant ongoing public protection and public interest concerns as a result of the above. There is a collective need to maintain confidence in social services and the profession.Sign up to our daily Glasgow Live newsletter here to receive news and features direct to your inbox
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