a handbook for supervising allied health professionals - HETI - NSW ...

THE SUPERGUIDE
Functions of supervision
Supervision comprises a number of different functions. Kadushin’s model of supervision
outlined three functions; educational, supportive and administrative (Kadushin 1976). These
functions have been further defined by Proctor (1987) as formative, restorative and
normative, describing them in terms of an interactive framework for clinical supervision,
suggesting that all three functions should be overlapping and flexible (Driscoll 2007).
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Function
Educational
(Formative)
Supportive
(Restorative)
Administrative
(Normative)
Educational development of each worker in a manner that enhances
their full potential.
• Providing knowledge and skills
• Developing self-awareness
• Reflecting on practice
• Integrating theory into practice
• Facilitating professional reasoning.
The maintenance of harmonious working relationships with a focus
on morale and job satisfaction.
• Dealing with job-related stress
• Sustaining worker morale
• Developing of a sense of professional self-worth.
The promotion and maintenance of good standards of work,
including ethical practice, accountability measures and adhering
to policies of administration.
• Clarification of roles and responsibilities
• Work load management
• Review and assessment of work
• Addressing organisation and practice issues.
Adapted from Northern Sydney and Central Coast Area Health Service, Social Work Supervision and Consultation
Guideline, November 2009, p. 4.