Social Work Supervision
Contexts and Concepts
- Ming-sum Tsui - Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Supervision
Social work supervision has been identified as one of the most important factors in determining the job satisfaction levels of social workers and the quality of service to clients. As an indirect but vital factor in the social work process, it is surprising that supervision has not received as much attention as other components of social work practice, such as social work research or administration. A book on social work supervision is desperately needed to bridge the gap between the demands of the field and the absence of literature. Social Work Supervision: Contexts and Concepts aims to provide readers with basic knowledge of theories, research, and practice of supervision. The book will address the needs of social work supervisors, frontline practitioners, students, and educators.
The book is ideally suited as a text for graduate courses on social work supervision, as it contains a comprehensive literature review of the historical development, theories and models, and empirical research studies of the subject. Equally important, this is a book from practice experience in supervision that enhances the competence of supervisory practice. It will help social workers, supervisors, and administrators to realize and revitalize their "mission" in social work, that is, to benefit clients.
Key Features:
* Presents social work supervision as a rational, effective, and interactive process focusing on the whole person of the social worker
* Discusses the history, the nature and definitions, and the theoretical models of social work supervision
* Explores the major functions of social work supervision—administrative, educational, and supportive
* Addresses the specific format and structure of supervision sessions
This had some interesting points and used as additional text for supervision
Some social work students are unaware of 'supervision' related themes and issues. Practice educators and social work students will find this book a much needed resource particularly in light of social work reform changes to practice and social work education.
An excellent and helpful source of useful ideas
This is a helpful introductory text to supervision which engages well with students on a practical 'how to do level' as well as introducing them to some critical perspectives.