The Supervision of Child Protection Work

Rushton, Alan; Nathan, Jack

doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.bjsw.a011100

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“…Indeed, for many, the most difficult aspects of their work and where they would most appreciate input from their seniorsin the specific details of working with human beings -is now getting less attention than before. Supervision for most has ceased to address professional practice issues but has become a check on whether procedures have been followed (Rushton and Nathan, 1996).…”

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The Impact of Audit on Social Work Practice

Munro

2004

British Journal of Social Work

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This is an electronic version of an Article published in the British SummaryPublic sector services in all developed economies have had to meet new demands for accountability and transparency, leading to the creation of complex audit systems. This article examines the way that this has been done in relation to social work practice in the UK. Auditing is a dynamic process and the aim of the Audit Commission is to be a driving force in improving services. However, it is argued that social work presents particular challenges because of the nature of its knowledge base. Improvement in services to users cannot be achieved just by managerial changes but requires rigorous research to increase our understanding of what works.The process of making social work 'auditable' is in danger of being destructive, creating a simplistic description of practice and focusing on achieving service outputs with little attention to user outcomes. Alternatively, however, if it is linked to research methods, it could be highly constructive, producing reliable evidence not only on efficiency but on effectiveness.

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The Impact of Audit on Social Work Practice

Munro

2004

British Journal of Social Work

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“…In the days when psychosocial casework was dominant, attention to the emotional impact of work was a major component of supervision. In the UK however, supervision has now become less available and when it does take place the major purpose is a managerial monitoring of whether the procedures have been properly followed rather than a professional review of the casework process and the judgements and decisions made (Rushton and Nathan 1996). This undervaluing of the emotional dimension may have significant adverse effects on both families and the workers themselves.…”

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Improving practice: Child protection as a systems problem

Munro¹

2005

Children and Youth Services Review

130

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“…Effective supervision acts as a container for the emotions and anxieties provoked by direct work with individuals' pain, loss and vulnerability, and the heightened risks which can ensue if this is neglected are well documented (Cooper et al, 2003;Ferguson, 2011;Gibbs, 2001;Rushton and Nathan, 1996).…”

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Making the transition from practitioner to supervisor: reflections on the contribution made by a post-qualifying supervisory course

Patterson

Whincup

2017

European Journal of Social Work

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Acknowledgments:The ideas presented in the article are developed from teaching on a post-qualifying course for managers and supervisors in Scotland's social services. Thanks are due to course participants for their engagement, commitment and contribution. 2 AbstractWithin Scotland, as elsewhere, there has been a resurgence of interest in the critical role of supervision within social work practice. Notwithstanding this interest, those making the transition from practitioner to supervisor still commonly report feeling unprepared for their changing role and position and uncertain about what it entails. This paper will explore our experiences of delivering an accredited post-qualifying supervision course since 2008 to professionals from different sectors, diverse professional backgrounds, and with varying levels of supervisory experience. Amongst other things, the course provides time and space to think about the different elements of supervision, and to consider how these translate into day to day practice.In this paper, we will argue that having the opportunity to explore the complexity of the supervisory task, while learning from and with peers, is an important part of making the transition in professional role and identity. Moreover, in organisational contexts where the reflective space which supervision can provide may feel under threat, and where the focus on people who use services can at times be lost, professional staff undertaking supervision training describe feeling more confident and competent in their role, including a renewed commitment both to uphold the value of supervision as a time for reflection, and to sustain a clear emphasis on people who use services within the supervisory process.

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The Supervision of Child Protection Work

Cited by 45 publications

References 4 publications

The Impact of Audit on Social Work Practice

The Impact of Audit on Social Work Practice

Improving practice: Child protection as a systems problem

Making the transition from practitioner to supervisor: reflections on the contribution made by a post-qualifying supervisory course

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