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

PHYSICAL CONTROL IN CAREIf required a fourth member of staff can support the lift by controllingthe young person’s legs in the following manner:The member of staff will approach safely in a protective stance fromthe side of the young person’s legs. The member of staff will ensurethat they are facing towards the young person’s feet. The member ofstaff’s lead arm will pass over the young person’s legs then backunder to interlock their hands to prevent the young person’s legs fromkicking out.The leg member of staff can now guide the team as they are in thebest position to evaluate any hazards.STUDENTS TO PRACTICE IN GROUPS OF FIVE.DE-ESCALATION OF DOUBLE EMBRACE LIFT.If at any time the young person begins to calm and it is safe, then theadditional staff release their hold of the legs and their support of thehead.Remember this technique is a last resort, and is only to be used overa short distance.When the lift is no longer required then the young person is placedback on the ground and the Double Embrace Hold re-applied.2.6.2 HOLD RELEASE OPTIONAt any time should the situation deteriorate to such an extent that thecontinued application of any of the previously described holdsrepresent an unacceptable risk to the young person or staff then theholds should be released.Communication between the staff is important to affect asimultaneous release of the holds.On the command ‘RELEASE’ ,both members of staff will release theirholds and move away from the young person while maintaining aprotective stance.© National Offender Management Service National Tactical Response GroupJuly 201070