“Supervision is a process intended to maintain adequate standards of work, to protect the client, and to widen the horizons of an experienced practitioner”
Certified Clinical Supervision
With 21 years experience in community service organisations, six years in residential/foster care and 2 years in private practice, Cath has insight into the struggles experienced at all levels of organisational structure and a wide variety of roles.
For the past 7 years Cath has specialised in out-of-home care and has specific insight into child protection themes.
Core Aims of Clinical Supervision
The core aim of supervision is to provide a relationship that allows for the development of professional values, identity and clinical competency.
To maintain high standards of practice within the health care professions
To maintain standards of care for clients, and treatment through accountable decision making and clinical practice;
To provide opportunities for collaborative learning that is developmentally
appropriate;
To facilitate personal and professional growth within a safe, supportive relationship;
To guide supervisee to develop his/her/their own style;
To promote staff wellbeing and provision of support; and
To ensure ethical practice.