What will I learn?

You will learn how to supervise employees, through recognising your own role and function in taking some responsibility for the work of others, within a defined structure. You will also integrate theory and legislation and illustrate how these underpin your practice. The course covers the process of assessing and appraising the performance of staff by providing feedback on individual and team performance.

You will learn about:

• the principles of supervision and how to apply them 
• the purpose and functions of supervision 
• communication skills 
• the role of the supervisor in managing resources 
• codes of practice and conduct, roles and responsibilities 
• workforce regulation requirements 
• models and methods of supervision 
• teamwork in supervision 
• continuous professional development. 

By the end of the PDA Health and Social Care Supervision course you will be able to:

• demonstrate effective supervision through behaviour, communication and decision making 
• promote and monitor compliance in relation to policies, procedures and best practices relevant to the assessment of risk, safe working practices and safeguarding 
• supervise staff to assess and manage risks to health and wellbeing.

The course is delivered by distance learning with some online content. Assessments are submitted and marked electronically.