Good Practice in Supervision: Statutory and Voluntary Organisations

by Jacki Pritchard (Editor)

Overview

Offering a new and much needed approach to supervision practice, Good Practice in Supervision considers the need and format for successful supervision, methods of effective implementation, particular difficulties and problems frequently encountered, and anti-discriminatory practice. Throughout the book, there are many practical suggestions and examples which complement the sound theoretical base of the text.

The contributors are drawn from a wide variety of settings, in both the voluntary and statutory sectors, and offer a range of approaches and perspectives. Discussion covers, among other topics, work with older people, court welfare supervision, students, and child protection. Such a thorough and important book addresses issues until now often overlooked.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781853022791
Publisher:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date:	10/01/1994
Series:	Good Practice in Health, Social Care and Criminal Justice
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.13(h) x 0.47(d)

About the Author

Jacki Pritchard is a qualified social worker who has worked as a practitioner and manager in both fieldwork and hospital settings. She is also an accredited practice teacher and has been employed as a trainer and consultant in England and Northern Ireland. Her previous publications include The Abuse of Elderly People and Good Practice in Child Protection.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Jacki Pritchard. 1. The Supervision Partnership. Catherine Sawdon, Wakefield Social Services, and David Sawdon, Freelance Trainer 2. Taking Account of Feelings. Elizabeth Ash, Consultant in Education and Training. 3. Supervision in a Statutory Agency. Paul Borland, South Yorkshire Probation Service. 4. Supervision of Social Services Managers. Patricia Riley, Wheatfields Hospice 5. Child Protection -Supervision within Social Services Departments. Jean Moore, Child Abuse Consultant and Freelance Trainer 6. Supervision and Work with Older People. Professor Cherry Rowlings, University of Stirling. 7. Supervision of Home Care Staff. Jacki Pritchard. 8. Taking Supervision Work in Residential Care. Roger Clough, University of Lancashire. 9. Supervision in a Residential~~/Day Care Setting. Dr Ron Wiener, Freelance Trainer and Community Psychologist. 10. Supervision of Approved Social Work Practice. Katherine Wiltshire, Independent Trainer and Consultant. 11. Supervision and Appraisal in the Probation Service. Hazel Kemshall, University of Birmingham. 12. Supervising Staff in Family Court Welfare Teams. Steve Mackey and Sue Lane, West Midlands Probation Service 13. Supervision in Probation and Bail Hostels. Martin Roscoe, Hampshire Probation Service. 14. Supervision in the Voluntary Sector. Christine Stanners, Camden Age Concern. 14. Supervision or Practice Teaching for Students? Jacki Pritchard.

Editorial Reviews

Jacki Pritchard is to be congratulated on conceiving this much needed collection of essays on supervision... A very welcome contribution to a subject which has been much neglected in Britain.

Baseline

The collection of essays contained in this book provide much food for thought... [It] also contains some useful exercises for those in the process of building, or perhaps retrieving, good supervisory relationships. The book will be useful to any senior probation officer under pressure looking for ways to make effective use of the time they have available for supervision.

Probation Journal

This book presents valuable and easily assimilated information. It includes practical advice, exercises and guidance for workers and managers involved in a supervisory relationship. The chapter on the supervision of social services managers should be essential reading for those in senior manager positions.

Professional Social Work

I recommend it as a readable, practical guide for busy supervisors.

Administration in Social Work

It is heartening to review a book which throughout emphasises the importance of good supervision in the delivery of social services. This book is a compilation of 15 chapters by different authors on the theme of supervision. The first chapter sets the scene and provides a useful review of the literature, and as it is extensively referenced provides pointers to relevant texts for readers wishing to explore in greater depth concepts presented in the chapter... Will provide many useful ideas and insights for practising supervisors.

Social Work and Social Sciences Review

The diversity of the contexts used to consider the issue of supervision with background and overview material make this more than a book on supervision. It is rich in source material as well as sample contracts, training exercises and record sheets... A useful resource for anyone involved in supervision whether giving it or receiving it.

Community Care