Michael Wrenn, employed by Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council between December 2004 and October 2006, had previously pleaded guilty in court to 16 counts of fraudulently claiming Access to Work benefits.
A meeting of the General Social Care Council's conduct committee ruled that Wrenn had committed misconduct through failing to uphold public trust and confidence in social care services.
The committee opted to suspend Wrenn for two years - the maximum period available.
Access to Work is a government scheme run by the Department for Work and Pensions that helps those whose health or disability affects the way they do their job.
Wrenn claimed the payments for travel to and from work.
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