Learn how to manage staff in adult care settings in this free online course that provides modern supervision strategies.

Supervision involves a supervisor meeting regularly and interacting with staff to review their work performance and help them do good work. This ‘Supervision Skills in Adult Care’ training course begins by defining concepts and diving into models of supervision such as cognitive behavioural supervision, integrated development models and the system approach. We explore the different forms of supervision and the frequency of conducting them. We then examine supervision contracts with internal and external factors that influence operations and delve into the power imbalance between supervisor and supervisee.

We discuss the factors of power imbalances and how to address them in the workplace, including how they can cause conflict. We then explain your role as a manager in defusing such conflict. We lay out the elements that make up the wellbeing of employees and identify signs of stress and anxiety encountered outside the workplace. The course shows you how to spot signs of life events and stress triggers that may affect employees’ wellbeing and thus their workplace performance. We also discuss the effects of stress and anxiety and explain how to address them as a supervisor. The course demonstrates how to establish supervision agreements with supervisees to freely discuss sensitive issues.

Finally, we look at the sources of evidence and material to support discussion during supervision before exploring the importance of staff wellbeing. This course provides a clear understanding of the supervisor's responsibility and strategies for supporting employees. Uncover tips for managers when handling an employee with a care obligation to reduce stress and turnover. The course is suitable for anyone working in the adult social care and health sector charged with supervising staff and improving performance. These management principles and leadership principles are applicable in many industries but we tailor our training to cover adult care. Sign up to start developing your leadership skills.