An Aberdeen support worker has been struck off after being convicted of sexual assault.
Olaoluwa Olugbodi caused “serious distress and upset” to colleagues with his sexually motivated behavior.
While working as a support worker at a care home service for adults in the city, he sexually assaulted two female colleagues.
He was convicted at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on February 18 for the offences which took place last year.
Now, his case has been considered by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
‘Pattern of sexual abuse’
Olugbodi was convicted of two offences which have impaired his fitness to practice as a support worker.
The SSSC said it was “highly likely” his behavior would damage the reputation of the profession if no action was taken.
The determination states: “You have been convicted of two sexual assault offences. Your abuse was directed at colleagues and caused them serious distress and upset. The behaviour was clearly sexually motivated.
“Given the serious nature of your convictions and the pattern of sexual abuse, we consider there is a risk of similar behaviour occurring again. If repeated, this would cause a serious risk of harm.”
The SSSC heard how he seized and embraced one woman on various occasions between February 8 and March 5 2021. He also “pressed his body against her body” and kissed her on the mouth.
Between February 15 and March 16 2021, he attempted to and did kiss a second woman on more than one occasion, as well as touching her on the body.
Struck off by SSSC
His behaviour has been described as a “serious abuse of trust” for which he failed to show any insight or remorse, according to the watchdog.
The report states a warning or suspension would not be an appropriate sanction to protect service users or the public.
Following consideration of all relevant factors, Olugbodi has been removed from the SSSC register.
