A Durham man has been charged with a string of sexual offences while working at a Harrogate district care home.
Carl McQuilliam-Jenkins, 48, appeared at Harrogate Magistrates Court this morning accused of six offences under the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
He is accused of sexual activity with a mentally disordered female while working as a care worker.
The charges allege that Mr McQuilliam-Jenkins knew or could reasonably be expected to have known that the woman had such a disorder and he engaged in various sexual activities while involved in her care.
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The care home cannot be named for legal reasons.
Mr McQuilliam-Jenkins appeared before magistrates and spoke only to confirm his name before the case was referred to York Crown Court.
He was released on conditional bail and will appear before crown court on October 18.