How do I pick up a tamed feral?

I have been working with a feral in my home for about 3 months now.  When I try to pick him up, he kind of jumps so I can't get a hold of him.  He once bit me, so I am pretty scared of him.  He is now roaming outside of his "safe room".  At night, I want him and the kitten to be back in the safe room, so I can get some sleep and have peace of mind that they are not getting into trouble.  How do I do this, since I can't pick him up?  Do I scruff him (which I'm afraid to do, btw)?  I am sure there must be cat people who have cats that don't want to be picked up that have some tips for me??

Food. Feed him dinner where you want to have him for the night. Also start working on getting him used to being picked up. You can start by picking him up and setting him down right next to where you picked him up, so you hold him only for two seconds, not on your chest, just with stretched arms for a start. Feed him on your lap. The more often you do this, the better. Meals on your lap, treats on your lap. Petting on your lap. Brushing. Whatever he likes. Spend a lot of time with him. Frequent short visits are better than one time for an hour. Play with him too. Watch what he likes.

Wingwalker:  Thank you for your response.  Unfortunately, I have the only feral cat that is NOT food motivated.  He is the type of cat that eats to live, not lives to eat.  I have tried baby food, sardines, tuna, treats, and canned food.  He will rarely leave his bed to eat!  I know I need to handle him more.  I honestly don't enjoy it b/c I admit I am a still afraid of another bite.

We use falconer's gloves at the shelter to pick up ferals, though thick work or gardening gloves that cover your wrists completely should work, too. Cats that aren't complete ferals but are known to bite occasionally are scooped up from behind, with the heel of your hand on the chest and your fingers between the front legs, and the other hand under the rump.

I´ve never tried it, but I heard "rose gloves" are good for cats. Check with a garden supply store or online. I use my firefighter gloves, but only as a last resort, because no dexterity... too bulky.

Okay.  Wish me luck...I'm going to try a pick up today:0

I'd also suggest getting him used to being picked up while you are sitting down. The fear usually will come from being up high, and that feeling of not having their feet on the floor is too scary for them.

If you play with a feather toy or laser light, work your way in to the room where you want him at night, that might work.