Security Guards for Homeless Hostels in Exeter

HHS Group supplies vetted security guards to homeless hostels, supported accommodation and emergency shelters across Exeter and the surrounding area, including Exmouth, Crediton, Topsham and Cranbrook, working with local authorities, housing associations and homelessness charities.

Hostel Security cover across Exeter

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

We cover hostels and supported housing sites across Exeter and the wider area, including Exmouth, Crediton, Topsham and Cranbrook. See our Exeter area page for the full range of roles we supply locally.

Contract Cover and Agency Cover in Exeter

Many Exeter 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 Exeter 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 statistics estimated 51 people sleeping rough on a single night in the Exeter local-authority area in autumn 2025; this is a snapshot, not a total of everyone experiencing homelessness. No current authoritative complete register of Exeter’s hostels or shelters was found, although local services including St Petrock’s and Exeter City Community Trust provide practical support and supported housing. 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 Exeter?
Yes — we supply vetted security guards to hostels and supported housing across Exeter and the surrounding area, including Exmouth, Crediton, Topsham and Cranbrook. 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 Exeter?
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 Exeter sites use security cover alongside one or both roles.

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

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