The Hamlet Charity

20/10/2026

🌟 WE’RE HIRING – Preschool Room Leader 🌟

Are you passionate about supporting children with disabilities and helping every child feel understood, included and able to thrive? 💙

The Hamlet Preschool is looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Preschool Room Leader to join our specialist early years team.

You’ll play an important role in supporting children who may need additional help with:
💙 Communication and interaction
💙 Physical development and mobility
💙 Sensory needs
💙 Emotional regulation and confidence

Within our inclusive preschool, you’ll help create a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where every child can learn, develop and reach their potential.

✨ What you’ll be part of:
• Leading and inspiring a supportive early years team
• Building positive relationships with children and families
• Providing personalised, child-centred support
• Helping children develop confidence, independence and new skills
• Working as part of a caring organisation committed to inclusion

If you have Early Years experience and a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND, we’d love to hear from you! 💙

📩 Apply now:
🔗 https://thehamletcharity.org.uk/join-the-team/preschool-early-years-room-leader

📢 Please share this post and help us find the perfect person to join our team!

16/10/2026

🐝 Little Bees Stay & Play 🐝

Looking for a welcoming space to play, connect, and have fun with your little one?
Join us every Tuesday (term time only) from 10–11:30am at The Hamlet Children’s Centre, NR2 1SJ.

These relaxed sessions are specially designed for children under 5 with disabilities and/or additional needs – and their families. Enjoy gentle activities, make new friends, and feel right at home in a safe, inclusive environment 💛

✨ Come as you are. Play, explore, and connect.

📍 Book your spot via Eventbrite – scan the QR code on the poster or visit our Eventbrite page!

15/10/2026

💙 WE’RE HIRING! FULL-TIME & PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES! 💙

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference? Due to new referrals, we’re looking for additional support workers to join our Adult Services team at The Hamlet Charity!

We know that everyone’s circumstances are different, which is why we’re advertising for both full-time and part-time roles, helping you find an opportunity that works for you!

Full-Time Support Worker
Looking for a full-time role where you can make a positive impact every day? Find out more and apply here:
👉 https://thehamletcharity.org.uk/join-the-team/adult-services-support-worker-full-time-2

Part-Time Support Worker
Looking for a rewarding part-time role where you can make a real difference? Find out more and apply here:
👉 https://thehamletcharity.org.uk/join-the-team/adult-services-part-time-support-worker-1

At The Hamlet, we support adults with disabilities and complex health needs, helping them enjoy meaningful experiences, develop their independence and live life to the fullest.

If you’re caring, compassionate and want to be part of a team that makes a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Know someone who would be perfect for the role? Tag them in the comments or share this post to help us spread the word!

15/10/2026

🎧 EVENT CANCELLATION – LET’S DANCE SILENT DISCO 🎧

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel our Let’s Dance Silent Disco at Castle Quarter on Monday 26th October.

We’re really sorry for any disappointment or inconvenience this may cause, especially to those who were planning to come along and join us for some dancing and fun!

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of The Hamlet Charity.

📩 If you have any questions, please get in touch with us by emailing [email protected].

Thank you for your understanding.

🎧💃 LET’S DANCE! 🕺🎶

Everyone’s welcome to join us for a Silent Disco at Castle Quarter! 💙

Come along for a fun, inclusive event where you can dance, connect and have fun — no matter your age or ability. 🎉

📅 Monday 26th October 2026
⏰ 11am–2pm
📍 Castle Quarter

💷 £3 per person
🎧 30-minute silent disco slots available
You can pay on the day or beforehand at any centre.
📩 Want to book a guaranteed 30-minute slot? Email [email protected] and we’ll send you the next steps - or simply turn up on the day and book with us available slots

✨ Our Hamlet Stall will be open from 10:30am–2pm with even more fun activities!

🌟 Open to the public — everyone welcome!

08/10/2026

💙 “Musa was comfortable, at home, and that put my heart at ease.”

For any parent, leaving your child somewhere new for the first time can be a huge step. For Musa’s mum, that moment of seeing him settle at The Hamlet meant she knew they had found the right place.

Since then, Musa has grown in confidence, communication and independence — with his family describing The Hamlet as an “extension of family” and a place filled with warmth, love and support.

Read Musa’s story and discover the journey behind that first moment of reassurance. 👇
https://thehamletcharity.org.uk/the-hamlet-stories/stories/musa-story-preschool

07/10/2026

🎧💃 LET’S DANCE! 🕺🎶

Everyone’s welcome to join us for a Silent Disco at Castle Quarter! 💙

Come along for a fun, inclusive event where you can dance, connect and have fun — no matter your age or ability. 🎉

📅 Monday 26th October 2026
⏰ 11am–2pm
📍 Castle Quarter

💷 £3 per person
🎧 30-minute silent disco slots available
You can pay on the day or beforehand at any centre.
📩 Want to book a guaranteed 30-minute slot? Email [email protected] and we’ll send you the next steps - or simply turn up on the day and book with us available slots

✨ Our Hamlet Stall will be open from 10:30am–2pm with even more fun activities!

🌟 Open to the public — everyone welcome!

06/10/2026

We are looking for a Short Breaks Manager to Join Our Short Breaks Team and Make a Lasting Difference 💙

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with disabilities? Following an exciting team restructure, we are looking for caring, committed individual to join our fantastic Short Break Team:

⭐ Short Break Manager
📅 36 hours per week (Tuesday–Saturday)
🤝 Job share applications welcome

In this role, you will help create safe, inclusive, and engaging experiences for children and young people with disabilities, while working alongside a supportive team dedicated to making a real difference every day.

Whether you are an experienced manager ready to lead and inspire a team, or a natural leader who enjoys coordinating fun, meaningful activities, we would love to hear from you.

💙 Why join The Hamlet?
✨ Make a genuine difference in the lives of local families
✨ Be part of a passionate and supportive team
✨ Help children and young people thrive, have fun, and reach their full potential
✨ Enjoy a rewarding role with purpose and impact

If you are ready to build a career where every day matters, apply today and help create brighter opportunities for children, young people, and families across our community.

📩 Find out more here and apply today!
https://thehamletcharity.org.uk/join-the-team/children-services-short-breaks-manager

05/10/2026

🦆 Forget the Grand National. Forget the Monaco Grand Prix.

The REAL sporting event of the season is officially here… and it’s going to be absolutely QUACKERS! 🏁🦆

On Saturday 17th October 2026, The Hamlet is taking over Saints Event Venue for an evening of rubber duck racing, friendly rivalry, and plenty of quacking! 😂🦆

We’ve got 8 races lined up, building towards the ultimate showdown…
🏆 THE DUCK OF ALL DUCKS! 🏆

🎟️ COME ALONG FOR JUST £7!
Your £7 gets you:
🦆 Entry to the event
🍔 A burger or hot dog (vegetarian options available 🌱)
🍻 Access to the licensed bar
🏁 A front-row seat to the most serious duck-based sporting event you’ll see all year!

📅 Saturday 17th October 2026
📍 Saints Event Venue
🕡 Doors open at 6:30pm

Get your tickets by Friday 9th October by emailing [email protected] and we’ll send you the next steps - or pay at any of our Hamlet centres.

Come for the competition.
Stay for the quacking.
And whatever you do… don’t duck out! 🦆

It’s going to be a BILLiant good night, all while helping us raise money to support The Hamlet Charity and the people we work with to live life without limits. 💙

Drop a 🦆 in the comments if you’re coming!