Understanding social work supervision in the context of social development practice

A comprehensive analysis

Bibliographic Data

ID9973671
AuthorsNhlanhla Nkosi (0000-0001-7748-6289, University of Johannesburg), Nozipho E Nkosi (University of Johannesburg), Mpumelelo Ncube (0000-0002-4611-149X, University of the Free State, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume69
Issue1
Pages20-40
Publication date2025-03-24
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Social Work (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0020-8728 • E-ISSN: 1461-7234
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/00208728251324411
OpenAlexW4408833231
LanguageEN
References cited25

Supervision is crucial in social work for enhancing service delivery standards. In South Africa, deficiencies in supervision practices and ineffective implementation of the social development approach have negatively impacted service quality. This study investigated the relationship between supervision and the adoption of the social development approach within the Department of Social Development in Mpumalanga’s Gert Sibande District. Using a qualitative case study design and semi-structured interviews, the findings revealed that supervision in the district does not effectively support the social development approach, raising concerns about service delivery quality

Context (archaeology · Engineering ethics · Geography · Political science · Sociology · Work (physics · Engineering · Homelessness and Social Issues · Interprofessional Education and Collaboration · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work

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