Clinical Safeguarding Supervision for Registered Managers and Care Staff
At Changing Outcomes, we understand the importance of proper clinical safeguarding supervision. By promoting and enhancing competency and skill in safeguarding practice, clinical safeguarding supervision helps to ensure the focus is on the young person. This is why we offer our expertise and support to Registered Managers and Care Staff.
Contact us today to discuss how we can help you make a difference to young people’s lives.
What is Clinical Safeguarding Supervision?
Clinical Safeguarding Supervision is when support is provided to staff who are working with young people that may have safeguarding or child protection concerns. The support allows for staff to reflect on situations, so that they can have a fuller understanding and come to the most effective decision. The impact of helping front-line staff carry out better risk analysis and more insightful individual plans is higher quality care, and ultimately a reduction in risk.
If this sounds like something you could benefit from, be sure to contact us today for a more in depth conversation.
How Does Our Service Adhere to Regulatory Standards?
Our experienced team takes pride in providing a service that is compliant with the Children’s Home Regulations. Our Clinical Safeguarding Supervision service very much takes into account the 9 Quality Standards, so that each child can be supported to achieve important outcomes.
Specifically, supervisees will be enabled to reflect on, understand, and manage their own feelings in these scenarios whilst also thinking about the correct responses for the child. In doing so, they will be able to tailor their responses effectively and ensure they have an understanding of the safeguarding culture of the home. This means that they would know what to do if they found staff misusing or abusing their position to the detriment of a child.
What is Included in Our Safeguarding Supervision Service?
Supervision provided by our experienced consultants will:
- be provided for multi-disciplinary staff working in children’s homes
- be provided on a 1-1 basis or in groups of up to 6 people
- be provided face to face or online via Microsoft Teams or Zoom
- cover the following standard agendas: Probation or Appraisal Actions; Supportive (including supervisee well-being, and the impact of the work); Managerial; Reflective Practice; Continuing Professional Development; Safeguarding & Whistleblowing; Any other Business
- be provided every four weeks, or more frequently as required
- be provided as a ‘Directed Supervision’ on request to address specific topics or issues identified
- be summarised in a written record and provided to the supervisee within 3 working days of the supervision
- be confidential (may be viewed by Ofsted on request to the supervisee)
To ensure you are providing the best care to young people, contact Changing Outcomes for support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical safeguarding supervision?
Clinical safeguarding supervision is structured support for staff working with children who may be at risk. It allows them to reflect on cases, improve decision-making, and ensure the best outcomes for young people.
Who should receive clinical safeguarding supervision?
Clinical safeguarding supervision is suitable for Registered Managers and care staff who work directly with children, particularly where there are safeguarding or child protection concerns.
How often should safeguarding supervision take place?
Safeguarding supervision is typically provided every four weeks, although sessions can take place more frequently depending on the needs of the service or individual staff members.
What is discussed during safeguarding supervision sessions?
Sessions usually cover areas such as reflective practice, safeguarding concerns, staff wellbeing, professional development, and any specific issues relating to the care of young people.
Can safeguarding supervision be delivered remotely?
Yes, safeguarding supervision can be delivered either face to face or remotely using platforms such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom, depending on what works best for the team.
Get in touch!
If you want to work with children’s home consultants who go the extra mile to ensure a high standard of care, get in touch with us today.
