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

PHYSICAL CONTROL IN CAREIt is vital to impress upon staff that physical contact to resolvesituations is always a last resort. Staff will continue dialogue in orderto try and calm the young person and de-escalate the situation.In exceptional circumstances there will be occasions where, once ithas been established that it is necessary to use force, it will notactually be possible for a member of staff to use PCC techniques.This may happen when PCC has been found to be or is likely to beinsufficient, or where despite the use of PCC there remains a risk ofserious harm.We do not consider that there is any such thing as an absolutely safephysical restraint. Consequently staff must only use restraint as a lastresort, and need to be aware of all the risks associated with usingforce on young people, including factors inherent in both the youngperson and the holds themselves that may present risks (see medicaladvice section).1.1 TRAININGAll staff requiring PCC training will initially attend a five-day initialcourse. On successful completion the member of staff will beauthorised to use PCC in the approved manner.The initial course will comprise the following:• An introduction to PCC and the Use Of Force Policy (includingthe relevant Rules and Regulations).• Dealing with conflict• The effects of stress• Use Of Force Report Writing• Medical advice• The role of the PCC supervisor• The FULL PCC syllabusThe full PCC course is compulsory for all staff as part of their initialtraining. The PCC course is a competency based course and all staffwill have to achieve the required standard prior to receivingaccreditation. PCC is only one part of the initial training syllabus for acustody officer.© National Offender Management Service National Tactical Response GroupJuly 20107