Kilmarnock care worker given three-year warning over neglect

Adam McNaughton was found to have neglected a service user with autism and a learning disability while working as a support worker at West Park Supported Living, part of Inspired Independent Living in Kilmarnock.

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) ruled that his fitness to practise was impaired following incidents on October 14 and 31, 2025.

On both occasions, McNaughton failed to provide personal care after the man, identified only as AA, had been incontinent of urine and faeces.

The regulator found that the man was left lying in a dirty, wet bed until another staff member arrived for their shift.

The SSSC said McNaughton's actions were neglectful and placed the vulnerable man at risk of infection and emotional harm.

It stated: "This behaviour falls far below the standard expected of a trusted social care worker."

The regulator highlighted that the incidents occurred while Adam was solely responsible for the man's care.

McNaughton maintained that he had changed the bedsheet but forgotten to change the man's pyjamas.

He also reported being overtired, although he acknowledged this was no excuse.

The SSSC noted that he had demonstrated remorse and regret, had previously been registered for six years without concerns and had continued working in the sector without further issues.

His current employer also provided a positive reference, while McNaughton co-operated with the investigation.

Although the regulator considered the risk of further misconduct to be fairly low, it concluded that action was necessary to maintain public confidence in the profession.

The SSSC said personal care was a fundamental human need and that McNaughton's failures had left the man in an unsafe and undignified condition.

Adam did not request a fitness to practise hearing after being notified of the proposed sanction.

The three-year warning on his professional registration took effect on October 23, 2026, following the regulator's decision.