Edinburgh carer struck off register for allegedly kissing colleagues against their will

An Edinburgh carer has been removed from the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) register after he allegedly kissed colleagues against their will.

Yomi Adedeji was accused of grabbing a female colleague on three sperate occasions on or around May 20, 2022. During one incident Adedeji reportedly kissed his colleague on the neck.

Prior to May 20, the ex-social care worker allegedly described the female colleague as ‘sexy’ and told her ‘if you were mine, I would treat you like a queen’.

Adedeji is also accused of pulling down the mask of another colleague and kissing her whilst caring for a resident.

Once the pair entered a different resident’s room, Adedeji reportedly asked the colleague to pull her mask down so he could kiss her.

After the colleague responded no, Adedeji allegedly said ‘it’s not cheating, I am not trying to sleep with you’.

Following a SSSC hearing, the Edinburgh carer was removed from the register.

The published report read: “The behaviour raised serious questions about your character, attitude and values.

“The persistent and nature of your behaviour over a sustained period of time showed a disregard for the impact of your behaviour on your colleagues.

“The Panel had evidence that XX had repeatedly said no when you asked her for a kiss and that when ZZ tried to avoid a cuddle you grabbed her from behind.

“The Panel was satisfied that there would be a high risk of harm to others and therefore a serious issue of public protection.”

Adedeji denies the accusations of wrongdoing made by colleagues. He has 14 days to appeal the decision.