The Role of Professional Supervision - Supporting Newly Qualified Social Workers

The ASYE programme provides a valuable framework for NQSWs to begin to build on their knowledge and skills, as they journey from student to professional practice. The role of ASYE Assessor is essential, during this year, in supporting NQSWs to consolidate their learning and to develop professional confidence in undertaking direct practice.  

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the training, participants will have been given opportunity to:

• develop a better understand of the ASYE programme and the role of ASYE Assessor
• explore types of activities which will generate evidence to meet the PCF and KSS frameworks
• explore the role of supervision in supporting the development of self-reflection and professional practice
• explore the purpose of record of support and progressive assessment (RSPA)
• consider what constitutes holistic assessment and how this is captured during the year
• explore practical ways in dealing with concerns related to performance management

Trainer Ishver Patel MBE, has been working in social care for 25 years, having worked in children services. He then moved into training and development and subsequently became the Head of Organisation Development for one of the London authorities, overseeing training and development, across children and adult services. He is also an independent registered practice educator, supervising social work student placements, as part of their undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes and supervising / mentoring newly qualified social workers, as part of their first year in practice. He has also supported the establishment of a Social Work Academy in one of the local authorities.