Social care worker avoids being struck off after two incidents while working in Wishaw

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A social care worker has avoided being struck off following two incidents while he was working for a company in Wishaw.James Queen was given a warning which will stay on his registration for two years following the decision by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).In February last year, while employed as a community living assistant by Capability Scotland at Wishaw supported living service – Care at Home in Wishaw, Mr Queen left a service user’s emergency medication in a vehicle overnight and failed to complete night time checks in relation to medication.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Then in early May of the same year, Mr Queen drove to work while under the influence of alcohol and attended a service user’s home to begin his shift while under the influence of alcohol.The SSSC report states: “You (Mr Queen) left a service user’s medication and documentation in their vehicle overnight.

You failed to complete night time checks in relation to medication and finances.“This type of behaviour demonstrates a failure to be reliable and dependable and is not an example of working in a safe and effective way.“If the service user had required medication overnight, the medication would not have been easy to access or give to.