Safer Working

2.5. Physical interventions

Aiming Higher does not allow any form of physical intervention or restraint to be used when working with our beneficiaries.

Please ensure that you have read the risk assessment section of the individuals records prior to arranging and attending any one to one sessions. If there is any risk recorded, please discuss this with your line manager to ensure support can be delivered safely.

If there is any threat of violence towards you or between individuals in the setting, please leave the session immediately and retreat to safety.

Any incidents should be recorded accurately and reported yo your line manager in a timely manner, who will support you with the incident and any further steps.