Care worker warned after sending child messages with 'sexual references' as part of "inappropriate relationship"

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An Ayrshire care worker has been reprimanded after he developed an “inappropriate relationship” with a vulnerable child under his care.John Cherry “abused” his position of trust when he sent private Facebook messages to the child that were deemed to contain ‘sexual references.’The governing body, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), said Cherry’s behaviour fell “well below” the standards expected of a senior practitioner.The governing body said the incidents took place on or around 29 January 2022, while Cherry, from Irvine, was employed as a Senior Practitioner at Orchard Cottage Care Ltd, on Byepass Road, Dundonald.Cherry, whose town of employment was listed as Kilmarnock, previously supported the young person, known only as ‘AA,’ at Spark of Genius (Training) Ltd residential care, which has bases throughout Ayrshire.He sent messages to the child after they told him they had been outside, in their pyjamas, at midnight, to “meet someone.”Cherry’s responses to the messages were said to imply that the young person had been engaging in ‘sexual activity’ and, as a result, his comments were “inappropriate.”The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.In their report, SSSC Fitness to Practise Panel said to Cherry: “Your behaviour is serious.