scp
Supervision
Managers ensure that Social Workers are compliant with organisational codes of conduct and are registered and compliant with the HCPC standards
Managers understand that the function of supervision is to enable agencies to develop a workforce that is confident, authoritative, assertive, supporting and challenging; with practitioners who know what is expected of them and who can critically reflect on their practice experiences and learn from them
Managers understand this will lead to quality social work practice, improved service delivery, and better outcomes for children
Managers understand that supervision is seen as a key component of the package of support and help offered to children and their families
Each new starter (or returning worker) will have a comprehensive induction in accordance with St. Helens Council’s induction policy
Supervision is provided as outlined in the supervision policy
Supervision will be offered at a minimum of 1 ½ hours every four weeks and more frequently for NQSW’s and/or when service or practitioner needs require it
Managers monitor their compliance with St. Helens Council supervision policy, and immediately rearrange supervision if it has to be missed; and notify senior leads if they are unable to comply with the requisite level of supervision for their team members
All supervision is critically reflective and challenges practice, effectiveness of interventions and assumptions made by the Social Worker
Supervision supports the health and wellbeing of social work practitioners, and is focused on building professional resilience and confidence
Supervision addresses the Continuous Professional Development of Social Workers and ensures they receive ongoing training matched to their skills, experience and knowledge base
There is evidence that the workers’ progress and learning are regularly explored and the impact of training on performance identified
Records of supervision are to be added to the system within one week of formal supervision
Direct observation of the Social Worker in action is regarded as an integral component of supervision and provides critical feedback relating to their direct practice with children and families
There is a clearly articulated rationale for decision making in all records of supervision
Early Help
Early Help Workers
Early Help Workers will receive monthly supervision from the Early Help Team Manager as per guidelines of the supervision policy
ASYE Early Help Workers
ASYE Early Help Worker will be supervised as per ASYE policy guidelines by the Early Help Team Manager
Family Intervention Coordinators
Family intervention Coordinators will receive monthly supervision from the Early Help Team Manager as per guidelines of the supervision policy
Family Intervention Workers
Family intervention Workers will receive monthly supervision from the Family intervention Coordinator as per guideline of the supervision policy
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