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

PHYSICAL CONTROL IN CARESTUDENTS TO PRACTICE AS PART OF A 3 OFFICER TEAM ANDA SUPPORT OFFICER.MOVING UP STAIRS:Ideally the team and the additional member of staff will take up thefollowing positions away from bottom of the stair area.When approaching the stairs the team will turn sideways so that theNo’s 2 and 3 applying the Double Embrace Hold have their backs tothe wall. The extra member of staff will take up a position directlybehind the team acting as an anchor by gripping the handrail. Themember of staff controlling the head will dictate the rate at which thestairs are ascended.If at any time a member of staff feels that their hold is insecure, thecommand “DOWN” is given. Staff will sink down into a kneelingposition and adjust their holds, before standing back up andcontinuing their movement.STUDENTS TO PRACTICE AS A 3 OFFICER TEAM AND ASUPPORT OFFICER3.6 HOLD RELEASE OPTIONShould the situation deteriorate to such an extent that the continuedapplication of holds represents an unacceptable risk to the youngperson and/or themselves, staff should release the holds.Staff should move away from the young person and whereappropriate continue their dialogue with the young person from a safedistance.Communication between members of staff is extremely important toensure that the holds are released simultaneously.Staff must be prepared to re-engage the young person physically ifnecessary to ensure the safety of the young person or others.STUDENTS TO PRACTICE AS PART OF A THREE OFFICERTEAM.© National Offender Management Service National Tactical Response GroupJuly 201083