What is supervision?

Professional supervision in social work is defined as a forum for reflection and learning. It is an interactive dialogue between at least two people, one of whom is a supervisor. This dialogue shapes a process of review, reflection, critique and replenishment for professional practitioners.

Supervision is a professional activity in which practitioners are engaged throughout the duration of their careers regardless of experience or qualification. The participants are accountable to professional standards and defined competencies and to organisational policy and procedures (Davys & Beddoe, 2010: 21).

The three main functions of supervision are:

1. education
   
2. support
   
3. accountability.
   

More information about supervision can be found at 
http://www.aasw.asn.au/