Unit 507: Supervising Others

LO1 Understand the Purpose and Practice of Professional Supervision in Adult Care Settings

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Q1. Analyse how requirements of legislation, codes of practice, and agreed ways of working influence and structure professional supervision requirements in adult care

In the present scenario, moral dilemmas play a very important role in the growth and development of an individual. In simpler terms, it is defined as a situation in which individuals make morally right decisions and it results in wrong outcomes. On the other side, it can be stated that sometimes people make morally wrong decisions and produce the most favorable outcomes. Furthermore, it can be better understood by the example of the shipwreck, in which the captain of the ship experienced a situation where he was required to decide whether he should throw a weak passenger or let all the people drown. The present research depicts the nature of moral dilemmas along with the strengths and limitations of different moral theories.

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Q2. Evaluate the function of professional supervision in adult care

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Q3. Compare different supervision activities and processes which can be used in adult care

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Q4. Analyse how effective supervision should be used to support and protect:
1. The supervisee
2. Individuals, carers, and families

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Q5. Analyse how effective supervision can protect the supervisor and the organisation

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Q6. Explain why the wellbeing of the supervisee should be included within effective supervision and supportive practices, and ways to enable and promote this

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Q7. Describe how external and internal factors influence practice and can be used within professional supervision objectives

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Q8. Evaluate how supervision can be used alongside appraisal and professional development processes to enhance performance and aspirations of the supervisee

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Q9. Analyse factors which can result in a power imbalance in professional supervision and how to address them

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Q10. Evaluate ways to address challenges arising during professional supervision

LO2 Be capable of providing regular professional supervision

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Q11. Establish understanding and agreement with the supervisee on key areas such as :
1. The purpose, frequency, and location of supervision activities
2. Actions that can support preparation for supervision
3. Sources of data and evidence that can be used to inform supervision
4. Confidentiality, boundaries, roles, and accountability

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Q12. Use information from a range of sources to build an understanding of the supervisee’s performance

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Q13. Support the supervisee to review their own wellbeing and the range of strategies and support available to them

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Q14. Provide constructive feedback to the supervisee that can be used to improve and develop performance

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Q15. Support the supervisee to identify, plan, and achieve their own learning and professional development needs

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Q16. Agree, review, and revise targets to meet the objectives of the work setting and the individual objectives of the supervisee

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Q17. Record and store outcomes of supervision activities in line with agreed ways of working

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