my employer said to me i carnt work there anymore because basically they have no evidence the money was put into residents hand and i went off shift nothink was ever said to me i had witnesses that checked how much i gave her and i also made sure they checked she still had it before we went off shift and she did ive got 5 days to appeal against it i really dont no what to do please help??????
2007-09-13 02:57:26 · 15 answers · asked by Amie R 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
appeal because you have nothing to worry about.
2007-09-13 03:07:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
(ANS) When you are elderly and when you are dependent upon other people for your care (especially if the person has dementia & is confused) this means you are essentially letting a total stranger into your home, into your private personal space. Such elderly people are extremely vulnerable to being taken advantage of, I'm NOT saying this is you nor what has happened here.
This is entirely a question of trust, even if the person has dementia, even if they are confused.
**All you can do is stick like glue to the truth, if you are honest and tell the truth I cannot see how you can be sacked for what happened. You said you have other witness's to what took place, surely they would strengthen you case for proving you acted with honesty & integrity.
**YES! its a very tricky area when caring for the elderly but this is because elder abuse has become so much more common and is now a higher profile matter. Care companies & carers have to show a high degree of trustworthiness.
Just tell the truth you don't need to do anything else in my view.
Ivan
2007-09-13 10:15:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definatley appeal, did you book the money out like a receipt or noted it in the clients care plan? Take the witness to your appeal and state your case. The thing with working in a care environment is that you are very prone to allegations and unfortunatley your employer has to take the allegations seriously, i dont agree to them saying that you can no longer work there iam sure this is wrong, they can suspend you until the appeal has taken place but i dont think that they can sack you.
Good luck xxx
2007-09-13 10:13:10 · answer #3 · answered by kimberley j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a witness who checked money give to her etc.. then you have evidence that you didnt take her money. I would go and seek legal advise, rather than let them make you leave your job when they cant prove it
good luck - the truth with always come out in the wash.
2007-09-13 10:12:27 · answer #4 · answered by corrinab2705 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you go to your local Citizens Advice Bureau they're very good at helping with these sorts of problems - they've helped me in the past when I was sacked from a job. You can find your nearest CAB office through their website www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Hope it all gets sorted out ok.
2007-09-13 10:10:02 · answer #5 · answered by Badger Gull 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you should seek REAL legal advice from a professional body. The Citizens Advice Bureau might be a good place to start.
2007-09-13 10:09:01 · answer #6 · answered by Lemony Snickett 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you learn English or get an interpreter before lodging an appeal or if the police question you.
2007-09-13 11:51:10 · answer #7 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi,hope you have been to Citizens Advice.Good Luck
2007-09-17 08:20:31 · answer #8 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact ACAS, there advice is spot on and free. You will find them in the phone book.
2007-09-13 11:41:58 · answer #9 · answered by firebobby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Citizens Advice and then back to school.
2007-09-13 12:11:51 · answer #10 · answered by nickv2304 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I was in that position I would have insisted that the police be called !
2007-09-16 11:15:15 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋