Care home says safety and wellbeing of residents and staff is top priority after Scottish Social Services Council removes care worker from register following assault on Nairn resident
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The owners of a Nairn care home say they support the decision to remove a care worker from the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) register.
Christine Grant was convicted at Inverness Sheriff Court earlier this year of an assault on a disabled resident at the Manor Care Centre.
She held a towel over the face of a man with a brain injury and complex needs for five or six seconds to stop him from spitting on her.
She was reported to the management and sacked before being charged by police with assault.
The SSSC has now removed her from its register, saying it found her fitness to practise was impaired because of the conviction.
Manor Care Centre is part of the Meallmore group of care homes and a spokeswoman said: "The safety and wellbeing of our residents and staff is always our top priority.
"A staff member was dismissed from our employment following investigation into the concerns raised regarding their practice and conduct.
"We immediately referred this matter to all appropriate regulators, and we fully support the decision made by the SSSC.
"We can reassure the families of our residents that we remain focused on ensuring everyone at the care home receives the highest standards of personalised, quality care and support."
Care worker removed from Scottish Social Services Council register
