SUPERVISION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SOCIAL PROTECTION OF THE POPULATION: INTERNATIONAL ASPECT

Abstract

The article examines supervision as an effective management tool in the field of social protection of the population with an emphasis on international experience and the possibilities of its adaptation to Ukrainian realities. The authors analyze in detail the concept of supervision, its main functions, models and forms used in countries with developed social infrastructure, such as the USA, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, Sweden and Denmark. In particular, clinical, administrative, group and individual types of supervision are considered, each of which has its own specific features and functions aimed at improving the quality of social work, supporting professional development and preventing professional burnout among social workers. The emphasis is on the importance of supervision in the context of ethical awareness, developing the qualifications of employees and improving management processes, which are necessary to ensure the effective functioning of social institutions. The authors also outline the problems facing Ukraine in the context of introducing supervision into the social protection system. Among them, the lack of a clear regulatory framework for regulating supervision, an insufficient number of qualified supervisors, a lack of methodological materials and practical skills among heads of social institutions, as well as limited funding for this area are highlighted. In conclusion, the authors emphasize the need for systematic implementation of supervision as an integral part of the professional development of social workers and part of state policy in the field of social protection, and that the institutionalization of supervision in Ukraine will significantly improve the quality of social services, increase the level of professional competence of specialists and contribute to the harmonious adaptation of social workers to the difficult conditions of their work.