Elgin care worker struck off after providing one-to-one care while under the influence of ketamine

A care worker in Elgin has been removed by the industry watchdog after working a shift while under the influence of ketamine.

Georgie Main was employed at Anderson’s Care Home run by The General Anderson Trust, when it is alleged she showed up and carried out one-to-one support to residents while on drugs.

Following the allegations, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) launched a probe into Main’s conduct.

On December 30, 2025, Main was tasked with providing one-to-one care to several residents over a period of a few hours.

However, it was discovered that she was under the influence of illegal drugs, namely ketamine.

The SSSC explained that she had carried out her duties solo, increasing the risk of harm to the individuals in her care.

The report stated: “Being under the influence of an illegal substance impairs not only your judgement but also your ability to provide safe and adequate care.

“You worked while under the influence of an illegal substance, namely ketamine, for a period of a few hours. In doing so, you were not in a fit state to provide safe and effective care.

“Many of the residents you were assigned to that day were one-to-one care, meaning that you provided care to those individuals on your own. Your actions on this occasion, therefore, increased the risk to those individuals.”

The SSSC did note that there was no evidence that her being under the influence of drugs brought harm to any residents.

Main had been registered with the SSSC for just eight months prior to the incident.

The SSSC said that her behaviour showed “serious and significant disregard” for the rules, but added Main showed some insight and regret for her actions and apologised to her employer.

The SSSC ultimately chose to hand down a removal order, scrubbing Main from the care register.

Her employer, a not-for-profit charitable trust, confirmed that Main had been “dismissed following an investigation into allegations of gross misconduct”.

A statement read: “The matter was investigated in accordance with the organisation’s established disciplinary procedures. Following a full and fair process, the allegations were upheld and the employee’s employment was terminated with immediate effect.

“The organisation takes its responsibilities towards residents, families and staff extremely seriously. The safety, dignity, welfare and well-being of residents remain our highest priorities, and any concerns relating to conduct or professional standards are treated promptly and appropriately.”

Anderson’s Care Home says it has appropriate policies, procedures and safeguarding arrangements in place and will take action when necessary.