Security Guards for Homeless Hostels in Dundee

HHS Group supplies vetted security guards to homeless hostels, supported accommodation and emergency shelters across Dundee and the surrounding area, including Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Arbroath and Forfar, working with local authorities, housing associations and homelessness charities.

Hostel Security cover across Dundee

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 Dundee hostels run security cover alongside one or both of these roles.

We cover hostels and supported housing sites across Dundee and the wider area, including Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Arbroath and Forfar. See our Dundee area page for the full range of roles we supply locally.

Contract Cover and Agency Cover in Dundee

Many Dundee 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 Dundee 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.

Dundee City Council’s 2024/25 temporary-accommodation inventory recorded three emergency/direct-access schemes with 65 units in total. The city received 1,638 homelessness applications during 2024/25; anyone homeless or at risk can contact the council’s Homeless Services Unit on 01382 432001 or its 24-hour advice line on 0800 633 5843. 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 Dundee?
Yes — we supply vetted security guards to hostels and supported housing across Dundee and the surrounding area, including Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Arbroath and Forfar. 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 Dundee?
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 Dundee sites use security cover alongside one or both roles.

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

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