 Definition of supervision
Supervision is defined as a contractual working alliance between the external supervisor and the worker to reflect on, record and receive feedback and guidance on skill development.
The two main objectives of this supervisory alliance are to enable the worker to gain and maintain an ethical competence, knowledge, skills, confidence and creativity. This is in order that the worker can give their best to the client and monitor good practice.
Who is it for?
This service is aimed at providing support via clinical supervision to any staff member who is in turn providing support and a service to client groups with complex needs ranging from substance misuse, mental health, child protection, aggressive behaviour and domestic violence. It also identifies any knowledge, experience or training gaps that the staff member may demonstrate.
Supervision offers a range of theoretical approaches, incorporating motivational interviewing, social learning model of addiction and communication and counselling skills.
The role of the supervisor is to:
- Understand and use the process of supervision
- Be committed to developing the skills of the individual worker
- Deliver feedback to the worker in such a way that they feel safe enough to bring any relevant issues to supervision
- Draw upon relevant clinical experience, knowledge and theoretical models and are able to discuss with the worker a variety of strategies and approaches which will aid the practitioner in their work with clients
- Be outside the immediate lines of management, minimising conflicts of interest and enhancing client confidentiality
The benefits of supervision are:
- Raised morale and standards of work
- Improved internal communications and working environments
- Enhanced quality of service to the client
This work would be undertaken in agreement with your polices and line management procedures. |
