Security Guards for Homeless Hostels in Cambridge

HHS Group supplies vetted security guards to homeless hostels, supported accommodation and emergency shelters across Cambridge and the surrounding Cambridgeshire area, including Ely, Newmarket, Royston and Sawston, working with local authorities, housing associations and homelessness charities.

Hostel Security cover across Cambridge

A Hostel Security guard provides a visible, uniformed presence at the point of entry — managing who comes into the building, de-escalating conflict and supporting staff with challenging or aggressive behaviour. This is distinct from our Night Concierge service, which focuses on access control, key holding and CCTV monitoring rather than a physical security presence, and from our Night Support Workers, who focus on resident welfare and casework; many Cambridge hostels run security cover alongside one or both of these roles.

We cover hostels and supported housing sites across Cambridge and the wider Cambridgeshire area, including Ely, Newmarket, Royston and Sawston. See our Cambridge area page for the full range of roles we supply locally.

Contract Cover and Agency Cover in Cambridge

Many Cambridge sites use our fully outsourced Contract Cover service, where we take complete responsibility for security staffing on an ongoing basis. For a one-off shift, sickness cover or an unexpected rota gap, our reactive Agency Cover service supplies a vetted security guard with no ongoing commitment — including short-notice cover when a Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is activated or an emergency winter night shelter opens locally.

Vetting, training and site-specific induction

Every security guard we deploy in Cambridge is Child and Adult Enhanced DBS checked and completes a site-specific induction before their first shift, alongside our full training package covering conflict management, safeguarding, fire safety and lone working. See the complete detail on our national Hostel Security page and our vetting, training and safeguarding standards.

Official data shows that 157 households were in temporary accommodation in the Cambridge local-authority district on 31 March 2026. No authoritative complete hostel register was found, although at least one current emergency-accommodation service is verified in the city: Jimmy’s 24/7 centre on East Road, which has 20 bedrooms. It’s part of the local picture our Hostel Security guards are briefed on for entry management and incident response.

Frequently asked questions

Do you cover Hostel Security staff across Cambridge?
Yes — we supply vetted security guards to hostels and supported housing across Cambridge and the surrounding area, including Ely, Newmarket, Royston and Sawston. Contact us with your site details and we’ll confirm availability.

How is a Hostel Security guard different from a Night Concierge or Night Support Worker in Cambridge?
A security guard provides a visible presence and manages entry and conflict. A Night Concierge focuses on access control and key holding, and a Night Support Worker focuses on resident welfare and casework. Many Cambridge sites use security cover alongside one or both roles.

Can you provide emergency or SWEP security cover in Cambridge?
Yes — our Agency Cover service supplies vetted security guards to Cambridge sites at short notice, including SWEP activations and emergency winter night shelter provision.

Looking for Hostel Security cover in Cambridge? Contact us today, see our Cambridge area page, or read why hostel managers and housing providers choose HHS Group.