Sharon Medcraft
Support Worker
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NorthamptonMember since May 21, 2026
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About
Dedicated and compassionate Support Worker with an NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care and extensive experience providing bespoke care to adults and children with complex needs. Expert in medication management, palliative care, and PEG feeding, with a proven track record of promoting independence and social inclusion. Committed to delivering person-centred support while maintaining high clinical standards and fostering a safe, empathetic environment.
Experience
Support worker - Mencap - Northampton
(2006-12)
- Working in registered and supported living services supporting adults with learning disabilities, dementia, PMLD, autism
- Providing palliative care when required
- Supporting with medication, finances, accessing the community and health services
- Supporting children/young adults with complex needs
- Provided tailored personal care assistance to enhance daily well-being
- Managed complex health support plans to ensure high service standards
- Delivered empathetic emotional support to foster a positive home life
- Facilitated social inclusion through community engagement activities
- Liaising with health professionals to ensure a holistic approach to support is maintained
Personal assistant for Children with special needs - Northamptonshire - Northamptonshire
(2012-01 - 2018-01)
- Care Worker for children with complex needs
- Providing person centred care
- Assisting with daily living
- Full emotional support and personal care to promote independence
- Accessibility safely in social/educational activities
- Administering medication
- Skilled in PEG feeding
- Medication and nutrition
- Assembling, infections control
- Monitoring tube site
- Work confidently and calmly under pressure
Education
NVQ Level 4 - Health and Social Care - Lings Upper School (1986-09 - 1989-06)
Skills
Support Worker
