Full Description
This book presents a model of supervision that is based on both contemporary theory and research, which is strongly contextualized to child and family social work. It draws directly from analysis of in-depth interviews with experienced and post graduate qualified supervisors and supervisees about 'what works' in supervision. These findings bring 'news of difference' in relation to social work supervision offering hope, inspiration and a contemporary model of supervisory practice.
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview: Does Supervision Matter?.- Chapter 2: News of Difference in Social Work Supervision: What Works?.- Chapter 3: A Core Model of Supervision for the 21st Century: Explored and Explained.- Chapter 4: Keeping the Child in Mind, and at the Heart of Supervisory Reflections.- Chapter 5: Four Functions of Twenty-first Century Supervision; Safety.- Chapter 6: Four Functions of Twenty-first Century Supervision: Knowledge and Skill Development.- Chapter 7: Four Functions of Twenty-first Century Supervision: Management and Leadership.- Chapter 8: Four Functions of Twenty-first Century Supervision: Advocacy.- Chapter 9: Bringing it all Together, Integrating the Four Functions.
