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1.2 Outline Theories And Models Of Professional Supervision Analysis

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1.1 Analyse the principles, scope and purpose of professional supervision Morrison (2005) defines supervision as a process by which one worker is given responsibility by the organisation to work with another worker in order to meet certain organisational, professional and personal objectives which together promote the best outcomes for service users. Lambley and Marrable (2013) suggest that good one‐to‐one supervision has the following features: • it occurs regularly in a safe environment • it is based on a respectful relationship • The process is understood and valued, and is embedded in the organisation’s culture Thomson (2006) suggests that supervision has four functions: • An executive function, which relates to the …show more content…

The supervisor may also feel that they act as the buffer between the two, in situations of conflict. Regulation 18 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 states that - “Staff should receive appropriate ongoing or periodic supervision in their role to make sure competence is maintained.” Morrison, T. (2005) 1.2 Outline theories and models of professional supervision Developmental models of supervision define progressive stages of supervisee development from novice to expert, each stage consisting of discrete characteristics and skills. For example, supervisees at the beginning or novice stage would be expected to have limited skills and lack confidence as employees, while middle stage supervisees might have more skill and confidence and have conflicting feelings about perceived independence/dependence on the supervisor. A supervisee at the expert end of the developmental spectrum is likely to utilise good problem‐solving skills and be reflective about their role and the supervisory process. Littrel and Boden (1979) model of supervision has four stages: Stage 1. ‐ Characterised by relationship building, goal setting, and

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