Children's residential care worker struck off after texting girl and asking for a "wee joint"

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An Ayrshire-based care worker dropped a text message to a young service user asking for a “wee joint” because he’d run out of “green.”Jason Whiteford was found to have “breached professional boundaries” when he made the request to a young girl on July 21 last year.Whiteford’s behaviour, according to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), fell “below the standards expected of a registered social service worker.”The organisation determined that Whiteford’s fitness to practise was “impaired” because of “misconduct” and struck his name from the register relating to support workers in a Housing Support Service - and support workers in Care at Home Service.Whiteford’s job title was redacted, while his Ayrshire employer’s details, at the time, has also not been disclosed.In their findings of fact, the SSSC said Whiteford texted a service user, known only as ‘AA’ saying: “You come roll me a wee joint?

It’s Jason. I’ve ran out and your flat is reeling of it lol x,” or words to that effect.Another text said: “I mean are you going to roll me a wee joint” or words to that effect.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.When ‘AA’ replied, stating “what,” Whiteford sent a further text message, stating “It’s Jason in the office.

I’ve no green left and couldn’t get a bit earlier today. Watching Netflix....I’ll return the favour another night,” or words to that effect.The SSSC