Supervision and Appraisal Audit - Domiciliary Care

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Is there a supervision policy outlining frequency, purpose, and documentation standards?

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Do all staff receive one-to-one supervision at least every 8–12 weeks as per policy?

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Are supervisions clearly documented with agreed actions and dates for review?

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Is the quality and effectiveness of care delivery discussed during supervision?

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Are staff competencies, training needs, and personal development reviewed regularly?

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Is safeguarding awareness and reflection routinely discussed during supervision?

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Are mental health and emotional wellbeing addressed as part of supportive supervision?

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Are supervisions used to reinforce values-based care and person-centred practices?

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Are staff encouraged to reflect on difficult cases, incidents, or ethical dilemmas?

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Is feedback from service users included or discussed where relevant in supervision?

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Do supervision records include follow-up on agreed actions from previous meetings?

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Are supervision meetings held in a confidential, structured, and supportive setting?

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Are supervisors trained to deliver effective, supportive, and constructive supervisions?

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Is there a system in place to ensure supervisions are scheduled and not missed?

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Are spot checks or field observations used to inform discussions during supervision?

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Is feedback from peers, service users, or families considered during supervision where appropriate?

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Do probationary staff receive enhanced supervision and support in the first 3–6 months?

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Is there a clear and documented annual appraisal process for all staff?

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Are appraisals used to review performance, set objectives, and discuss career aspirations?

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Do appraisals include a summary of the year’s supervision and training records?

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Are appraisals linked to the organisation’s values, goals, and quality improvement plans?

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Is staff satisfaction with the appraisal process captured and used to make improvements?

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Is performance against the Code of Conduct and professional standards reviewed annually?

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Are high-performing staff identified and encouraged to develop into senior or specialist roles?

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Are underperformance issues addressed through supportive action plans or retraining?

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Are supervision and appraisal records stored securely and accessible for quality checks?

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Is there oversight by senior management to ensure compliance with supervision and appraisal cycles?

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Is data from supervision and appraisals used in workforce planning and quality assurance?

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Do managers receive supervision and appraisal themselves, promoting a culture of support at all levels?

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Are supervision and appraisal outcomes linked to staff retention and recognition strategies?