Assignment Question:

PART 1

Critically analyze the relationship between supervision and appraisal in the development of core supervision skills, staff development strategies, and organizational efficiency within the social care sector. (1500 words)

PART 2

‘Leadership is the ability to influence the attitudes and behaviors of others. Management is the formal process of decision and command.’ (Dixon, 1993)

Analyze this statement in relation to the impact of each on s teamwork and decision making ineffective social care practice. In your answer give examples to support your choice. (1500 words)

Supervision is a live ongoing process that includes regular and frequent meetings between staff members and nominated supervisors to review their work and to provide development and support.

Appraisals are regular but infrequent meetings to review performance and plan development and to set objectives for the coming year.

Both are integral to staff support and development, which in turn raise standards of service delivery.

Employers’ Duties

Adult social care providers are required to:

• provide all staff with an opportunity to review performance, practice and development during regular supervision meetings
• provide all staff with an opportunity to review their performance and development needs annually at an appraisal
• provide all staff with guaranteed protected development time to focus on their learning needs
• support staff in addressing their development needs.