An Ayrshire support worker who sold a 'potentially dangerous' controlled substance to a colleague has been issued with a warning.
Alyson Morgan performed the illicit transaction in her then employer's car park, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) found.
The care watchdog determined that Morgan's fitness to practise was impaired as a result of the incident, said to have taken place between October 3, 2018 and May 3, 2019 while she was working in Irvine for Guthrie Court Ltd, a member of the Four Seasons Healthcare Group.
A warning was placed on her registration as a Support Worker in a Care Home Service for Adults for a period of 12 months.
A report detailing the incident said Morgan's behaviour had shown a disregard for the law and her colleague's wellbeing.
But it noted it was a 'one-off event' and said Morgan had shown insight and regret over her actions which reduced the risk of repetition.
The report stated: "You sold a tablet of a controlled substance, namely to a colleague.
"The drug control regime operates to restrict the supply of controlled substances, which can be damaging to health, to those with a medical need for them.
"In providing a colleague with a controlled substance you showed a disregard for their wellbeing and of the law.
"Your actions were illegal as the substance you sold is controlled and potentially dangerous.
"Your actions took place on your then employer’s premises which increased the risk of damage to the reputation of your then employer and the social services workforce.
"You have also continued to work in the sector for two years without further complaint. However, your behaviour would be sufficiently serious to be disapproved of by members of the public.
"The public would expect the SSSC to take action to maintain the reputation of the profession."
Issuing judgement, the SSSC said the conduct was 'serious and deliberate' but noted that it took place three years ago and Morgan has been employed in the sector without complaint for over two years.
It was also stated that Morgan had cooperated with the SSSC.
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