HHS Group supplies vetted night concierges, support workers, security guards and facilities staff to homeless hostels and supported housing across Colchester, Essex, and the surrounding area, including Clacton-on-Sea, Braintree and Ipswich.
Key Takeaways
- HHS Group supplies vetted night concierges, support workers, security guards and facilities staff to hostels and supported housing across Colchester and the surrounding area, including Clacton-on-Sea, Braintree and Ipswich.
- Every placement in Colchester is Child and Adult Enhanced DBS checked, right-to-work verified and trained to HHS’s CPD-accredited standard, with a site-specific induction before their first shift.
- Staffing is available through fully outsourced Contract Cover for ongoing cover, or reactive Agency Cover for short-notice gaps.
- Surge cover is available for SWEP activations and emergency winter night shelter provision in the Colchester area.
Every member of staff is Child and Adult Enhanced DBS checked, right-to-work verified, and trained to our CPD-accredited standard covering safeguarding, professional boundaries and de-escalation, with a site-specific induction before their first shift, including surge cover when a Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is activated or emergency winter night shelter provision opens locally. As a result, hostel managers and local authorities in Colchester get the same vetting standard we apply nationwide.
Staffing Services in Colchester
Whether you need ongoing cover or a single shift, we supply Night Concierges, Night Support Workers, Security Guards and Floating Support Workers across Colchester, available through fully outsourced Contract Cover or reactive Agency Cover.
Local homelessness support in Colchester
CENS supports people experiencing homelessness across Colchester through outreach, training and partnership work, with updates on its news page. Colchester City Council coordinates the borough’s Homelessness Charter, with updates on its Homelessness Charter news and events page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which areas around Colchester do you cover?
Colchester and the surrounding area, including Clacton-on-Sea, Braintree and Ipswich. Contact us if your site is nearby and not listed here — we still cover it.
How do you vet staff placed in Colchester?
Every placement in Colchester is Child and Adult Enhanced DBS checked, right-to-work verified, and trained to our CPD-accredited standard. See our vetting, training and safeguarding standard for the full detail.
Looking for homeless hostel staffing Colchester you can rely on? Contact us today, read why hostel managers choose HHS Group, or see our full range of staffing services.

