Security Guards for Homeless Hostels in Ely

HHS Group supplies vetted security guards to homeless hostels, supported accommodation and emergency shelters across Ely and the surrounding Cambridgeshire area, including Soham, Littleport, Sutton and Chatteris, working with local authorities, housing associations and homelessness charities.

Hostel Security cover across Ely

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

We cover hostels and supported housing sites across Ely and the wider Cambridgeshire area, including Soham, Littleport, Sutton and Chatteris. See our Ely area page for the full range of roles we supply locally.

Contract Cover and Agency Cover in Ely

Many Ely 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 Ely 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.

East Cambridgeshire District Council reported in its January 2025 homelessness strategy that the district had three temporary-accommodation hostels with space for 24 households; the document does not say how many were in Ely itself. On 31 March 2026, 22 East Cambridgeshire households were in statutory temporary accommodation. 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 Ely?
Yes — we supply vetted security guards to hostels and supported housing across Ely and the surrounding area, including Soham, Littleport, Sutton and Chatteris. 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 Ely?
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 Ely sites use security cover alongside one or both roles.

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

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