Thomson, Jane, Mensinga, Joanna, and Clarke, Julie (2007) Evaluation of staff mentoring pilot project: a joint initiative of PeakCare (Qld) and the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Report. Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

The collaboration between the AASW and PeakCare (Qld) on the mentoring pilot project sought to understand the role and impact of mentoring on staff working in government and non-government child protection roles across the two sites, in Cairns, North Queensland and Logan, South East Qld.

A survey was undertaken at two points in the mentoring process, with some questions answered on a Likert scale, short answer and more open-ended questions. A telephone interview was conducted with key stakeholders to obtain additional data.

The results were collated and indicated there was a clear link between staff retention and staff satisfaction, and the availability of mentoring. Results showed that staff were satisfied or more than satisfied with elements of the mentoring experience. Recommendations identified some changes for consideration when implementing future programs.

Item ID:	29254
Item Type:	Report (Report)
Keywords:	mentoring, child protection, evaluation, job satisfaction, staff retention, pilot project
Date Deposited:	29 Nov 2016 01:04
FoR Codes:	16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1607 Social Work > 160703 Social Program Evaluation @ 100%
SEO Codes:	94 LAW, POLITICS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES > 9405 Work and Institutional Development > 940501 Employment Patterns and Change @ 50% 94 LAW, POLITICS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES > 9405 Work and Institutional Development > 940502 Professions and Professionalisation @ 50%
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