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

PHYSICAL CONTROL IN CAREThe staff will maintain the Phase Three Holds and move through thedoorway as previously described. They then move into the room clearof the door. The young person is knelt down with their back to thedoor. Once in position the No. 1 places a hand on top of the youngperson’s head and moves to the rear of the young person. The No 1then places their hands on the young person’s shoulders giving acommand to the No’s 2 and 3, who are applying the Double EmbraceHolds, to release their holds and step rearwards towards the door. Atthis point the No 1, standing side on will bring the young person’sback onto the side of the thigh of their lead leg, pushing through theshoulders of the young person they will step rearwards towards thedoor.The dialogue will continue with the young person from the doorway,with the door closed if necessary.STUDENTS TO PRACTICE AS PART OF A THREE OFFICERTEAMSection 4: SPONTANEOUS INCIDENTS4.0 IntroductionMany of the incidents that occur in establishments are spontaneous,they can happen without any indication or prior warning.The types of incidents likely to be encountered are:• Fights.• Assaults on other young people.• Assaults on staff.• Young person(s) denying access to staff• Attempted escapes.• Young people damaging property or the fabric of theestablishment.Before dealing with the incident staff must assess the situation andnot put themselves in a position of danger. If possible they must waituntil sufficient staff arrive to safely resolve the situation.© National Offender Management Service National Tactical Response GroupJuly 201085