Physical Control in Care Training Manual - Independent Advisory ...

PHYSICAL CONTROL IN CAREAs they make contact with the young person the staff will use theirforearms to initially block the upper and lower arm of the youngperson.HAND POSITION FROM THE REARThe member of staff’s lead hand is then passed across the youngperson’s back with the palm facing outward, thumb toward the floor.This will reduce the risk of the hand becoming caught in clothing.Taking hold of the young person’s upper forearm from the inside, themember of staff will ensure that their thumb is on top of the youngperson’s arm. They will then pull the arm into the young person’sbody just above the hip. The young person’s hand should be palmdown.At the same time the member of staff will take hold of the youngperson’s lower forearm of the other arm using a palm up grip. Theyoung person’s bent arms will be pulled backwards slightly andtucked tightly into their sides.Both members of staff will carry this out simultaneously on each side.When both members of staff have control of the young person’s armsthey will position their hips alongside the young person with theirheads held away from the young person to reduce the risks fromhead-butts.Staff must take care not to place their hands on the young person’swrist.FINAL POSITIONFrom this position staff can move the young person away whilst deescalatingthe situation.If they need to change direction one member of staff will give thecommand ‘ON ME’, and at this point they will pivot on their inside legwith the other member of staff continuing to move in the directionrequired.STUDENTS WILL PRACTICE THIS TECHNIQUE ONE ON ONEUNTIL THE INSTRUCTOR IS SATISFIED THAT ALL STUDENTSARE COMPETENT.© National Offender Management Service National Tactical Response GroupJuly 201063