Supervision is a workforce development strategy that can contribute to higher quality service outcomes for patients/ service users, improve practitioner skills and inform and consolidate training and development. It contributes to employees having a positive employment experience through which they are appropriately engaged with their job, their team, their profession and their organisation (HSE,2021).

Critically discuss this statement in relation to Social Care, drawing on theories examined in class. In your discussion students should look at current and future Social Care issues in relation to supervision, leadership, and professional development in an Irish context. Students can discuss challenges and benefits of supervision in social care. Some practical examples can be used but must be supported by theory.