Supervision and Professional Development in Social Work Practice

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

AvAmanda M. Nickson,Margaret Anne Carter,Abraham Francis

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This book aims to familiarise its readers with the current state of supervision in social work, provide them a common platform for reflection and action and thereby promote excellence in their respective learning, research and professional practice areas. Designed for social work students, social workers, human service professionals, researchers, community practitioners and academics, the underpinning value base and philosophy of this book is social justice, professional integrity, respect for persons and human rights with a focus on nurturing compassionate human service professionals in the sector.Offering a contemporary approach, the book focuses on recent developments in supervision and professional development. Presenting an interface between academics and practice, the authors provide reflections, practice questions and activities related to the examples from the voices from the field, besides presenting different practice contexts and cultural lenses and considerations for cross cultural practice, including Indigenous supervision and practice issues. The book could be used as a text or handbook for effective supervision sessions across the helping professions.This book will prove indispensable for academics, practitioners, supervisors and supervisees as well as postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students of social work, counselling, psychology and education.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-01-22
Mått156 x 234 x 18 mm
Vikt420 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor248
Upplaga2
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781041105237

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Amanda M. Nickson is a social worker and runs her own business, Hope and Believe Solutions (formerly Interactive Solutions), https://www.amandanickson.com.au/ in professional supervision, training and organisational consultancy. She has many years of experience as a supervisor and has worked in numerous roles which have included positions with government, non-government organisations, private practice and academia. She is passionate about good supervision being available to all social workers and human services workers.Margaret Anne Carter is a respected academic, researcher and practitioner in counsellor education, serving as Discipline Lead and Course Coordinator of the Masters of Guidance and Counselling. As a multi-award-winning educator and Senior Fellow of Advance Higher Education, she brings extensive expertise in innovative teaching and curriculum design. She is a strong advocate for mental health in higher education and passionate about delivering quality outcomes for future counsellors. With a career marked by leadership roles and a strong publication record, she remains actively engaged in research and supervision, contributing meaningfully to the field.Abraham Francis is the Discipline Lead in Social Work, School of Arts and Sciences, at the University of Notre Dame, Australia. He has established international partnerships and research collaborations with various universities and agencies and has contributed extensively to the social work profession. He has received many awards for his outstanding contribution to Social Work Education. He is also a certified Chief Wellbeing Officer from World Happiness Foundation, USA.

1. Introduction to supervision: Concepts, contexts and issues 2. Supervision in Social Work 3. Theoretical perspectives in supervision 4. Models of supervision 5. Strength- based approaches to supervision in social work 6. Professional development for Growth 7. Professional Identity 8. Seasons in a Social Work Career 9. How to work with Diversity in Supervision 10. Trauma-Informed Supervision 11. Challenges and Opportunities in Supervision –Examples from multiple practice contexts 12. Use of Technology in supervision 13. The practice of Compassion in Supervision 14. Reflective Supervision and Building Resilience 15. Making the most of supervision: Quality Matters

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