Sharon Medcraft

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.

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

NVQ Level 4 - Health and Social Care - Lings Upper School (1986-09 - 1989-06)