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Course profile: Receiving Supervision (1 day)

This course is an element of The Diploma in Residential Care (accredited by The Open College Network)

This course affords some time for people receiving Supervision to examine the various elements of the task and thus further appreciate its worth. In addition it seeks to establish the preparation necessary to ensure effective use of Supervision sessions and the pro-active role they need to adopt in order to maximise its effectiveness. This course is particularly suitable for new staff or those currently experiencing difficulty using Supervision.

Learning objectives:

By the end of his course learners should understand:

• the purpose and process of Supervision
• the Supervisors role and responsibilities
• their own role and responsibilities
• how to get the most out of Supervision

Course content:

• What is it and who is it “for”?
• The basic functions
• Aims and objectives
• Preparation
• Self-contracting
• Supervision contracts
• The elements of Supervision
• The function of Supervision
• The Supervision relationship
• A healthy relationship
• Planning work
• Confidentiality issues
• Styles and structure
• Note keeping
• Assertiveness skills
• Self disclosure
• Safe boundaries
• Endings

Working methods:

• Individual work            • Word storming                • Formal teaching
• Discussion                • Role Play                        • Individual work
• Exercises                 • Work in couples and small groups
• Creative work             • Feedback

 

 

 

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