Lanarkshire support worker reprimanded following sexist behaviour reports

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A Lanarkshire support worker has been reprimanded following reports of sexist behaviour in the workplace. Stephen Ralfs was given a warning which will stay on his registration for the next two years following disciplinary action by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Between June and October 2021, while employed as a senior carer by Enhance Healthcare Ltd at the Clyde Valley Care Home in Lanark, Ralfs commented to a colleague as she was washing a service user’s genital area that he could “have the same” when she was finished with the service user.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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