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

PHYSICAL CONTROL IN CAREDE-ESCALATIONWhilst the young person is being held by the staff dialogue with theyoung person should continue. The No. 1 of the team should adoptthe role of team leader to co-ordinate the de-escalation of the holds.The No. 1will be the first person to step away allowing the head tocome up.3.7 RELOCATION PROCEDURESHow the young person is relocated will depend on:• The level of co-operation of the young person.• The risk posed by the young person.• The availability of staff.• Other activity within the establishment.The supervisor must follow the guidelines for a young person beingrelocated as previously described.3.7.1 Co-operativeIf the young person is showing signs of calming then staff willendeavour to de-escalate the situation and relocate as per deescalationof Phase 2 holds.If the young person is to be seated with the holds still applied then theNo 1 of the team will release the young person’s head before theyoung person is sat down.3.7.2 Non Co-operativeIf de-escalation is not effective or the level of violence or non cooperationoffered is too great then a full relocation will take place. Inpreparation of this the young person’s room will be checked prior torelocation and all unauthorised or hazardous items removed inaccordance with local policy.© National Offender Management Service National Tactical Response GroupJuly 201084