Supervision

What is supervision?

Supervision is a confidential working relationship in which the personal resources of the supervisor and supervisee are directed, in regular sessions, towards maximising the competence of the supervisee in helping the people for whom they care. The aim of supervision is to provide an attentive and supportive climate within which the individual can develop new options for managing themselves and their work with greater satisfaction and effectiveness. Supervision is separate from teaching, neither is it personal therapy. It is an opportunity for reflection and learning from experience and it may also touch on the exploration of personal awareness.

Who can benefit from supervision?

Counsellors, clergy, nurses, social and care workers, voluntary sector workers and those working with people in a caring role.

What can you expect?

• A clearly negotiated contract covering confidentiality, frequency, fees, etc.
• The skills and expertise of a professionally trained and experienced supervisor
• An opportunity to develop personal and professional resources that will enhance your work and offer you support.

What we expect from you

• Commitment to professional development and accountability
• Preparation
• Openness and integrity
• Willingness to share responsibility for work