Charli Hillman was adjudged to have recorded a member of the public take part in “intimate behaviour”- without their consent- within the confines of the pub’s outdoor area.
A social care worker has been suspended until October after being convicted of an act of voyeurism at an Ayrshire pub.
Charli Hillman was adjudged to have recorded a member of the public take part in “intimate behaviour”- without their consent- within the confines of the pub’s outdoor area.
It was also said that Hillman posted the recording to social media, contrary to section 9 (1), (2) and (4) of the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009.
The offence took place on 23 March 2025 and Hillman was convicted at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court in February this year. Hillman’s town of employment is Ayr.
Now the industry regulator, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), has taken the decision to suspend Hillman from her social care duties until later in the year and imposed conditions attached to her registration.
In their decision notice they said Hillman’s current fitness to practise is “impaired” due to the conviction.
The SSSC said to Hillman: “Social service workers must not behave, while in or outside work, in a way that would bring their suitability to work in social services into question. You (Hillman) have been convicted of an offence whereby you recorded another person and shared this footage online.
“Although it did not occur within your employment, this behaviour raises concerns about your character and underlying values. Your actions contribute to societal issues surrounding image-based violence and placed members of the public at risk of emotional and reputational harm.”
The SSSC continued: “The circumstances of your offence were that you were in the outdoor area of a public house and recorded a short video of two individuals publicly engaging in intimate behaviour and shared this on a private social media story. Your criminal justice social worker has described the offence as being situational and opportunistic, influenced significantly by alcohol and impaired judgment, with no evidence of planning, sexual motivation or any underlying pattern of offending. This makes the seriousness of the behaviour significantly lower than if it had been sexually motivated.”
Hillman, it was revealed, expressed “regret,” “accepted responsibility” for her actions and “co-operated fully” with the SSSC investigation.
However, the SSSC accused Hillman of a “distinct lack of insight or reflection” within their response to the regulatory body.
The SSSC said: “You (Hillman) have failed to acknowledge the harm caused to the victim and the long-term implications of your actions on her. Your response also fails to acknowledge the impact of your behaviour on public confidence in the social services profession.”
There were a number of “positive references” produced on Hillman’s behalf, the SSSC revealed, and they spoke “highly” of her professionalism and competency within the social services sector.
Hillman had not previously come to the attention of the SSSC and enjoyed a “positive history” in the social services sector, the report states.
However, the SSSC said: “The nature of your conviction raises serious concerns about your underlying values which suggest a risk of repetition. The SSSC has a duty to protect the public and uphold proper standards of conduct and behaviour for social care workers.
“As a result of your conviction, you have been placed on the Sex Offender’s Register for a period of six months. Members of the public would have concerns about such a person being employed in a trusted and caring profession.
“Your conviction would undoubtedly damage the reputation of the profession, and a finding of impairment is necessary to maintain public confidence in the integrity of the Register and in the SSSC as a regulator.”
Hillman was suspended until October 25 with conditions applied to her continued registration.
One of those conditions includes a written “reflective account” to the SSSC’s Fitness to Practise Department, showing Hillman understands the “seriousness” and impact of their behaviour and the standards expected of them as a registered worker.
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