A care worker who filmed a TikTok video of herself miming 'f*ck the Pope and the IRA' has avoided being struck off.
Emma Gray posted the video on social media which showed her also sticking her middle finger up towards the camera.
The clip was viewed by more than 22,000 people and led to Gray being hauled before a disciplinary panel.
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) blasted her for posting the video in May last year.
Her actions were branded 'sectarian' and likely to 'provoke outrage' particularly amongst Roman Catholics.
Gray, of Paisley, apologised for posting the video and has now attended equality, diversity and social media awareness training.
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A panel ruled she should have a warning slapped on her registration for the next 18 months.
She posted the offensive video outside of working hours.
Her employer, Renfrewshire Council, provided the panel with positive comments about her practise and highlighted she had not committed any previous wrongdoing.
Gray has continued to work in the care sector despite posting the video but no further issues have been raised.
In a written ruling, the SSSC said: "Social service workers must work in a way that promotes diversity and respects different cultures and values.
"By posting a video on the TikTok social media platform with you miming the lyrics 'f**k the Pope and the IRA' while gesturing to the camera with a raised middle finger, your actions were sectarian and were likely to provoke outrage amongst members of a religious community, particularly those who follow the Roman Catholic faith.
"Your behaviour is serious and falls below the standard expected of registered workers.
"The SSSC has a duty to uphold proper standards of conduct and behaviour from social service workers.
"Registration with the SSSC provides members of the public with assurances that the SSSC is satisfied that you are fit to practise.
"Due to the seriousness and public nature of your behaviour, a finding of impairment is necessary to maintain public confidence in the integrity of the register and in the SSSC as a regulator."
They added: "After referring to our decisions guidance, we decided the appropriate sanction is to place a warning on your registration for a period of 18 months."
