What is it about?
New social work managers often feel unprepared for their supervisory role. We look at how a post-qualifying training course supports supervisors develop confidence in providing space for reflection and uncertainty as well as accountability.
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Why is it important?
Most supervision policies recognise the importance of reflective supervision but managerial cultures and operational pressures often compromise this ideal. First-line managers have a crucial role in providing supervision which is thoughtful and responsive to the complexity of direct practice.
Perspectives
I am consistently impressed and encouraged by the commitment of managers on post-qualifying supervisory courses to offer effective support to the staff they work with. This article aims to give recognition to their diverse roles, experience and perspectives while identifying the importance of their own professional development.
Frances Patterson
University of Stirling
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This page is a summary of: Making the transition from practitioner to supervisor: reflections on the contribution made by a post-qualifying supervisory course, European Journal of Social Work, April 2017, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/13691457.2017.1318833.
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PDF file available for free via STORRE, University of Stirling’s research repository
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