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Supervision at Early Break is an integral element of the support mechanism for the service; it provides a safe arena for workers to develop their reflective practice.  Supervision provides the necessary space for Early Breaks 'client centred practitioners' to reflect on their work in a non-judgemental atmosphere. Supervision is frequently challenging for both professional and personal development, but with the core aim of developing the best standards in professional practice.

The Early Break supervisors are external to the management system of the Service, offering a different aspect of support than line management for workers. Supervision takes place during normal working hours and must be planned into workers' schedules.

The three supervisors, pictured above, are Krystina Kchitryn, Neil Jordan and Pam Winter.  Below they tell us about themsleves.

Krystina - I have worked as a counsellor for over 21years. I trained as a supervisor in 1996 and have worked supervising in a variety of settings including with people who work in the health authority and education. I have also worked as a supervisor for students who are training to be counsellors.  I became a supervisor at Early Break following information from a colleague about the organisation.  I am very impressed by the organisation which provides all its employees with supervision.  This is a very innovative step and far sighted. It provides the employees with the opportunity to discuss issues in a safe environment and look at ways of developing their skills and explore work issues. This encourages a healthier way of working  by having an opportunity to check issues out with another professional. Supervision empowers the individual to have a voice and resolve issues. It provides the individual space to assess their practice and enhance their professionalism. It is a healthy way to work.  I feel very fortunate to work for the organisation

Pam - I have worked in Early Break since 2007 initially as a Family Centred Time Consultant and more recently as a staff supervisor.  I have worked as a staff supervisor since 2002  with workers and managers in the fields of mental health and drug and alcohol services and before then as a counselling supervisor for many years. I have also supervised senior leaders and teachers in the education sector. I am passionate about supervision as a reflective practice where staff can get support, restore themselves,check they are working safely, and find new and creative ways to move forward with their practice.  I am passionate about being a supervisee and cannot imagine my working life without supervision in it! I think the quality of the supervisory relationship is crucial to succesful supervision and I'm very proud to be part of Early Break's high level of commitment to it's staff's professional practice and wellbeing.

Neil - I have worked as a counsellor, psychotherapist, supervisor and counselling trainer within a wide range of settings over the past 15 years.   My focus over the years has become more focused on the relationship, on the here-and-now experience with the person that I am working with. I find that this tends to bring the work much more alive.The main focus within supervision is to ensure that the client receives the best possible service from Early Break staff.   This involves providing support to the supervisee as appropriate, monitoring their client work to ensure they are working safely and to the best of their ability as well as providing opportunities for learning within the supervisory relationship to enhance the supervisee’s practice at all levels.   For me supervision also involves supporting the worker in becoming more of themselves within the role that they are employed so they give their best to the team and to themselves as individuals. 




 
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