Brightside Services

One of our homes is located in Birstall (Brightside) and is a learning difficulties home.  The other homes are registered with OFSTED to accommodate children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home are located in Ibstock (Westside) and Measham (Northside) which offer accommodation primarily for adolescents who have suffered significant trauma or neglect in their earlier lives and are unlikely to manage the demands of foster family dynamics.  T-Junction was set up in 2017 by Tim Clare, who was himself in care, and who has a powerful vision of what children need to feel good about themselves in a care home.

The teams that we have recruited for our two homes are defined by their…

Capacity to prioritise children’s safety

High level of emotional literacy and empathy

Enthusiasm to learn the theory that underpins their practice

Physical energy & resilience

Sense of humour and fun

Strong commitment to the children they care for

Excellent powers of communication

Good team skills

Our homes, highlight the fact that we expect our children and young people will be making choices and journeys during their time with us. They come to us often confused about their identity as good enough people, so lacking in self-confidence and a sense of direction. In our homes we seek to develop a relationship with each child that gives them a sense of being someone very special – and we help them to make the journey towards recovery, supporting them with decision-making and direction-taking.  Our homes may look quite unremarkable from the outside – like other homes on the same road – but inside great things happen!

Our homes are comfortable and welcoming places with soft sofas and squishy cushions, clean kitchens and good smells of baking. 

A safe haven and secure base for every child and young person who lives there.

A place with spaces to have fun – and also to have those quieter times. 

Designed to give children and young people the privacy of their own bedroom, decorate in a way that appeals to them.

in areas where other families live, near parks and shops, with places to ride bikes and play games – and make friends

Our Homes

 

Eastside
Home

 

Southside Home

 

Westside Home

Testimonials

“Alfie said he loved the team, home, and young people very much!
I can not fault the staff. They have done everything in their power for this young person.”
I have seen him have excellent relationships with the staff and they have shown they have with him by how they all respond to each other. This has been a fantastic placement for all involved. Thank you
Allocated Social Worker for a young person placed with T-Junction
It was lovely to meet you and the team yesterday and to have a look around the home. It looks like you’ve hit the ground running and have dedicated staff who are passionate about positive outcomes for the young people in your care.
Commissioner – Nottinghamshire
“You were so good with all my children in care, I can only hope that whoever takes over the job is half as good as you!! You have been a shining example for kids in Care as you have proved that it is possible to achieve your dreams and not to become part of the failure statistics.”
Colleague
Tim is a pleasure to work with. He has a lovely relaxed approach to getting things done which will hold him in good stead in his new role of Director of a Residential home. He is thoughtful and considerate with an ability to adapt to what is in front of him. I look forward to working with Tim again in the future.
Lisa CherryTrauma | Resilience | Recovery | Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Published Author
It’s been great working with you Tim, and you’ve helped me with knowledge and confidence that will be passed down to all kiddies we have through our doors.
Reccomendation
Should our paths cross in the future, I am sure it will be positive – knowing the contribution you have made, and always with a positive attitude. It has been very clear to me that you believe in our children’s potential.
Foster Carer
I would like to offer my thanks to Tim for the work he has undertaken on our behalf; he is never anything less than enthusiastic and his energy and drive will be missed by us all.
Colleague
Just want to say thank you for everything and all the support and guidance you have given me whilst you been here! I really do appreciate everything you have done for me!
Head of Service – Virtual School
Thank you for everything you’ve done for me and for always going the extra mile (Work Carried out as an Education Improvement Officer)
Young Person
It was my pleasure to meet the team at T-Junction children services for training in April this year. We had a fun and interesting two days and I was very impressed with what I saw. The whole team were friendly and welcoming and I immediately felt at ease. They are a strong group with an excellent range of knowledge and skills relating to supporting children and I could tell they genuinely cared about creating a positive environment to work or live in. The passion and attitude of the management team also shined through and they will create a great culture of support, encouragement, fun and caring for anyone that comes into the service. I wish the whole team the very best to an exciting future for the company and the staff.
Colleague
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