1.1- Analyse the principles, scope and purpose of professional supervision.
Supervision is practised widely in Health and Social care industry and also mental health professionals. Supervision involves regular meetings, reflection and monitor the performance. There are various principles for example:
Morrison (2005)suggests that there should be underpinning beliefs to supervision, some of which are that:
Staff entitled to the highest standards supervision is the most important relationship supervision is about reflection as well as action supervision must attend to both process and content good supervisors bring about change supervising is a complex and demanding task that requires training supervisors should be a role model for their staff.
I agree with Morrison's principles. I make use of this principles during my supervisions with my staff. For example, I agree with the thought that supervision is the most important relationship. It gives an opportunity for both a supervisee and a supervisor to build a trusting relationship. It is important to be aware of the roles and the boundaries. It is important for any supervisor to be trained to be able to supervise correctly. If the supervision is not structured, it is less effective. I can say it from the personal experience. I came to realise it is essential to maintain boundaries and clear expectations of the supervision. Some staff perceive supervision as a form of counselling. In this case, the staff required to be informed about the process and the content of supervision. And again, being a supervisor one acts a role model. It is very true, being a manager I often realise that my actions and also practice are being judged at all times. Therefore, I became aware of this fact very quickly. I always try to set a good example. For instance, one of my employees raised a concern about some staff
Bibliography: 1. Diploma in Leadership for health and social care, PJ Calpin, Nelson Thornes, 2012 2. http://www.ukqcs.co.uk/news/84/73/Supervision-Do-we-still-need-it-4-or-6-times-a-year/ accessed 11/05/2013