SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE AND EXPECTATION
OF CHILD PROTECTION WORKERS IN ESTONIAN MUNICIPALITIES
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Individual | Group SV- Team SV- Network Fans
Scale zation Average (%)
SV-on (%) on (%) on (%) SV-on (%)
SV-on (%)
5-10 times per
1.9 3.1 8.5 8.5 0.9 5.5
year
more than 10
. 0.0 0.0 7.5 3.8 0.9 2.8
times per year
Regular
. 1.9 3.1 16.0 12.3 1.8 8.3
experience
Single and
. 11.3 27.9 29.2 37.8 15.0 26.6
regular in total
Table 1. The types and frequency of supervision offered in Estonian municipalities
(N=106, respondents).
The study shows that 88,7% of respondents don’t have any experience in
individual supervision and 68% don’t have experience in group supervision
(Table 1). Only 1,9% respondents have regular individual supervision experience
and 10,5 of respondents have regular group supervision experience.
The benefits of supervision Number of times mentioned
Finding solution 16
Sharing the experience and concerns with colleagues 16
Discussion and cooperation with colleagues 14
Generating ideas 11
The renewed focus on the case 9
Getting the support and confidence 8
Getting new information 6
Sharing responsibility for decision-making 5
Getting the support and confirmation for thoughts and deeds 5
Dealing with feelings and reflection 5
Other 7
No efficiency 2
Table 2. The benefits from experienced supervision (All type of the supervision,
N=106).