Understanding Professional Supervision Practice

Unit summary

The purpose of this unit is to assess the learner’s knowledge and understanding of professional supervision practice. It could be used to support those wishing to prepare for a supervisory role or to enhance the practice of those already in such a role.

Learning outcomes Assessment criteria

1 Understand the purpose of supervision

1.1 Evaluate theoretical approaches to professional supervision

1.2 Analyse how the requirements of legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures impact on professional supervision

2 Understand how the principles of supervision can be used to inform performance management

2.1 Explain key principles of effective professional supervision

2.2 Analyse the importance of managing performance in relation to:

- governance

- safeguarding

- key learning from critical reviews and inquiries

3 Understand how to support individuals through professional supervision

3.1 Analyse the concept of anti-oppressive practice in professional supervision

3.2 Explain methods to assist individuals to deal with challenging situations

3.3 Explain how conflict may arise within professional supervision

3.4 Describe how conflict can be managed within professional supervision

4 Understand how professional supervision supports performance

4.1 Explain the responsibility of the supervisor in setting clear targets and performance indicators

4.2 Explain the performance management cycle

4.3 Compare methods that can be used to measure performance

4.4 Describe the indicators of poor performance

4.5 Explain how constructive feedback can be used to improve performance

4.6 Evaluate the use of performance management towards the achievement of objectives