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

PHYSICAL CONTROL IN CAREThe member of staff’s trailing hand blocks the young person’s armand is then passed across the young person’s back to take hold ofthe young person’s upper arm.BODY POSITIONThe member of staff’s body is sideways on to the rear nearside of theyoung person. The member of staff maintains hip contact, and theside of their head is placed on the young person’s back. The memberof staff’s rear foot is moved backwards to create and maintain astrong stance.TURNINGIt is possible to maintain the hold should the young person movearound. The member of staff continually adjusts the placement oftheir rear foot to retain the ‘T’ shape formation of the hold.MOVINGAs the situation improves it is possible for the member of staff tochange the Side Hug Hold into an Embrace Hold, and so make itpossible to move the young person away.DE-ESCALATIONIf appropriate, convert the Side Hug Hold to Single Embrace Hold.Step forward so that the member of staff is to the far side of theyoung person. The hand on the young person’s shoulder movesdown to the lower forearm in a palm down grip. The hand that was onthe young person’s forearm moves across and is placed on the youngperson’s opposite upper arm/shoulder.HOLD RELEASEShould the situation deteriorate to such an extent that the continuedapplication of the Side Hug Hold represents an unacceptable risk tothe young person and/or the member of staff, the hold should bereleased.The member of staff should move away to a safe distance, summonassistance and continue their dialogue with the young person ifappropriate.© National Offender Management Service National Tactical Response GroupJuly 201088