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

PHYSICAL CONTROL IN CAREThe members of staff will approach the young person from the rearand either side in a protective stance. The members of staff shouldbe back to back, that is, the staff on the young person’s right side inthe left leg lead, and the staff on the left with the right leg lead.Both members of staff will apply a Figure of Four Arm Hold to affect arelease and to gain initial control of the young person.Once the young person’s arms are secure the young person can bemoved by using a Scoop Lift.STUDENTS PRACTICE IN GROUPS OF THREE.4.6 SCOOP LIFTFrom the Figure of Four Arm Hold the member of staff removes theirinside arm from their outside forearm and takes hold of the youngperson’s forearm with both their hands, thumb to thumb palms up.The young person’s arm is lifted upwards towards their shoulder.The member of staff releases their outside hand and turns to face theopposite direction to the young person.The member of staff drives the now inside hand under the youngperson’s armpit and places their own hand palm down onto the youngperson’s shoulder. The member of staff now removes their otherhad from the young person’s lower forearm and uses it to push downon the young person’s elbow trapping it between their young person’sbody and their own.THIS MUST BE PERFORMED SIMULTANEOUSLY BY BOTHMEMBERS OF STAFF.When both members of staff are ready and in position, they will stepforward on their inside leg at a 45º angle. As the members of staffstep forwards direction the young person will be moving backwardsand be off balance.The members of staff will continue to move the young person untilthey are clear of the other person. The young person will then ideallybe placed in a seated position and, if necessary, the staff will then© National Offender Management Service National Tactical Response GroupJuly 201097