Foreward
Good supervision in social work helps young staff to grow and develop in the profession. Good practice in social work is about being able to consistently practise in an ethical and professional manner. With good supervision, clients and communities can benefit from a good standard of practice that is regularly supported by supervisors who transmit good knowledge, skills and mentorship. Becoming good supervisors to facilitate such a process of growth in others is an art and skill honed by peer learning and reflective practice.
Social Work Supervision: Challenges and Advances " Seminar 2015 is a platform for supervisors to learn as a community of supervisors and to initiate reviews on current supervisory practices. This is one of a few initiatives in the sector that hopes to advance supervision practices in social work.
Ang Bee Lian Director of Social Welfare and Chairman, Social Work Accreditation and Advisory Board