A KILMARNOCK care worker has been formally warned after leaving a vulnerable woman without essential support for around 17 hours.
Amylouise Swanson, who worked as a support worker for East Ayrshire Council's Health and Social Care Partnership, failed to attend two scheduled home visits on or around November 7, 2025.
The visits were due to take place between 4.10pm and 4.45pm and again between 7.15pm and 7.45pm.
As a result, the woman was left without personal care, fluids or medication for around 17 hours.
Swanson also failed to inform her employer about the missed visits until the following day.
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) found that her actions placed the vulnerable woman at risk of harm and ruled that her fitness to practise was impaired.
In its decision, the watchdog stated: "Your behaviour in this instance is serious and falls below the standards expected of a worker in the social services profession."
The regulator also criticised Swanson for failing to engage with its investigation or provide evidence of remorse, regret or insight into her actions.
However, it acknowledged that she had reportedly apologised to her employer and explained that she had only recently returned to work following a period of sickness.
The SSSC said it could not be satisfied there was no risk of similar behaviour happening again.
In deciding on a sanction, the watchdog took into account that there had been no previous concerns about Swanson's conduct and no further similar incidents.
It also noted that the incident appeared to be isolated and that the woman had suffered no lasting harm.
The regulator concluded that a formal warning was appropriate to address public protection concerns and make clear that the behaviour must not be repeated.
Swanson was informed of the proposed sanction in October but did not request a hearing before a Fitness to Practise Panel.
The 12-month warning was placed on her professional registration with effect from November 10.
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