'Cruel and vindictive' Ayr care worker slapped patient and pulled another's hair

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An Ayrshire care home worker who slapped a patient in the face and pulled the hair of another while they slept has been struck off.Jennifer Merry’s conduct was labelled “cruel and vindictive” by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at a fitness to practise hearing.Merry carried out the acts between March and June 2020 while employed as a support worker at a care home in Ayr.The name of the care home has been redacted, although papers state it was run by Heathfield Care and Residential Homes Limited.Since the offences came to light Merry has not worked in the care sector.According to the SSSC report Merry slapped a “challenging” resident, known only as ‘AA,’ in the face- after she was struck by the resident first.She then told a colleague: “You didn’t see that.”On another occasion Merry was said to have pulled the hair of a resident, known as ‘BB’ who was asleep and snoring in the lounge.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.Merry told a colleague: “I am not putting up with that” or words to that effect, before pulling the resident’s hair again.When challenged by a colleague and told to stop, Merry pulled the resident’s hair “with more force,” waking the woman up and causing “emotional distress.”An extract from the SSSC report said: “Social service workers are expected to treat the vulnerable service users in their care with dignity and respect and protect