Security Guards for Homeless Hostels in London

HHS Group’s registered head office sits in London, at 20-22 Wenlock Road, N1 7GU. This means our Security Guard cover in the capital draws on the largest concentration of vetted, SIA-licensed guards in our staff pool. We supply static and floating security to homeless hostels and supported accommodation across the city. We work for local authorities, housing associations and homelessness charities.

Security Guard cover across London

Security cover suits London sites dealing with anti-social behaviour, repeated incidents or complaints from local residents. It also suits sites with a genuine need for a visible enforcement presence — static at one location or floating across several. This is a different scope of work to our Night Concierges, who manage access and building presence rather than enforcement.

We cover sites right across the capital. For borough-level detail on the areas we serve, see our pages for North London, East London and South East London. We also cover South West London and West London.

Contract Cover and Agency Cover in London

We provide guards through fully outsourced Contract Cover for ongoing London sites. For an urgent rota gap or a sudden rise in incidents, we supply guards reactively through Agency Cover instead.

Vetting, licensing and site-specific induction

Every guard we deploy in London holds an SIA licence and an Child and Adult Enhanced DBS check before deployment. They also complete a site-specific induction before their first shift, alongside bespoke training in conflict resolution and safeguarding. See the complete detail on our national Security Guards page and our vetting, training and safeguarding standards.

The GLA’s CHAIN system recorded 12,938 people seen rough sleeping by commissioned outreach teams across London in 2025/26; this is a year-long outreach measure, not a single-night count or a measure of every form of homelessness. No complete current public register of all London hostels and shelters was found, although current official and provider sources verify multiple pan-London and specialist emergency-accommodation services. 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 Security Guards across all London boroughs?
Yes — as our head office is based in London, we cover sites across North, East, South East, South West and West London. Contact us with your borough and site details and we’ll confirm availability.

How is a Security Guard different from a Night Concierge in London?
Security guards are SIA-licensed and trained specifically to manage anti-social behaviour and security incidents. A Night Concierge manages access control and building presence day to day. Some London sites need both.

Can you provide urgent security cover for a London rota gap?
Yes — our Agency Cover service supplies vetted, SIA-licensed guards to London sites reactively, alongside fully outsourced Contract Cover for ongoing static or floating security.

Experiencing anti-social behaviour or looking for a secure environment for your London site? Contact us today for a free consultation, see our London office details, or read why hostel managers choose HHS Group.