Gordon James Ham
Registration Number :
RSW1/D1/SWDT/2015
Charge details
a. professional misconduct pursuant Section 82(1)(a) of the Act; or in the alternative;
b. that Gordon Ham was convicted by a court of an offence punishable by a term of imprisonment for 3 months or longer and the offence was committed in circumstances that reflect adversely on his fitness to practise as a social worker pursuant to Section 82(1)(c)
c. Gordon Ham was convicted of two charges of arson and sentenced to 8 years, 1 month imprisonment;
d. the nature and extent of Gordon Ham’s offending breached the Code of Conduct issued by the Social Workers Registration Board pursuant to Section 105 of the Act, in that he failed to uphold high standards of personal conduct and act with integrity.
Result/Orders/Penalties
a. The Tribunal orders that the registration of Gordon James Ham, registered social worker of Huntly, be cancelled forthwith.
b. Pursuant to section(83)(1)(b) the Tribunal orders that Mr Ham be censured in the following terms: Gordon James Ham has been found guilty by the Social Workers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal of two charges of gross misconduct. The Tribunal censures Mr Ham for failing to uphold the standards of a registered social worker and for endangering public safety
Last updated
18 August 2026