Support staff workplace responsibilities Scenario 8 John John

Support staff workplace responsibilities Scenario 8 - John

John Robbie - a supported employee at a small business service - another supervisor Gail - John’s supervisor

Focus questions • • • How do you feel about what you saw? How can situations like this develop? What do you think Gail will do? What are the implications for John? What are the key issues here? Which Disability Services Standards does this scenario relate to?

Focus questions • What are your organisation’s policies and procedures in relation to this kind of scenario? • Are there policies and procedures in your organisation that you need to revise or update as a result of examining this scenario? • Are there legal or other issues that relate to this scenario? What are they? Is there any legislation you should be aware of that relates to this scenario?

Exploring the issues • Gail sees that she is being kind to John. Is she? • Is she being an effective supervisor? • How is status at work an issue in this scenario? • How could a situation like this affect other working relationships? • What should Gail have done differently? Why?

Debrief questions • How did you feel about us discussing this topic? • What did you learn? • How will you apply what you have learned?