Job Description

Operational Night Security Worker

30,330 per annum

42 hours per week

Location:

Primarily

Portsmouth

, with travel across Hampshire.

(Initial training in Southampton.)

Permanent contract

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association. The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.

The Impact You'll Make

We are recruiting an essential team member to serve as our

Operational Night Security Worker

. Based in Portsmouth, this role is critical to ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of residents and premises within our homeless projects throughout Hampshire during night hours.

Your work will be varied and vital, covering security and operational needs across multiple sites. After an initial paid training period in Southampton, you will be primarily based in Portsmouth but will regularly visit our projects across the county.

Key Responsibilities:

Security & Safety:

Actively monitor and operate CCTV systems, manage Health & Safety compliance, and ensure overall resident security.

Conflict Resolution:

Proactively manage and address anti-social behaviour and resident conflicts as they arise.

Emergency Liaison:

Serve as the primary point of contact for and coordinate with emergency services.

Operational Support:

Conduct regular site visits across Hampshire to provide necessary overnight support.

Working Pattern:

This is a night shift role following an attractive

4 nights on and 4 nights off

rolling rota, providing excellent dedicated rest time.

Who We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be professional, reliable, and possess a calm temperament when dealing with challenging situations.

Essential Qualities and Skills:

Experience:

Proven, substantial experience working directly with

vulnerable people

(e.g., in housing, care, or support settings).

Communication:

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, for documentation and professional interaction.

Driving:

A

clean, valid manual driving licence

that has been held for a minimum of

3 years

(This is essential for travel between projects).

IT Literacy:

Competency in using a computer, including familiarity with

Microsoft Word and Excel

.
Desirable (Skills that would be a benefit):

SIA Security Licence. SIA CCTV Licence. Previous professional experience in a security or similar safeguarding environment.

What we can offer you

We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:

A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days, plus public holidays Flexible working options Buying additional annual leave Comprehensive induction and training Counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services via our Employee Assistance Programme Company cycle to work scheme Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie's Computers
For an informal chat about this post, please contact Steve Judd 07985706927

To apply, please send your CV & cover letter explaining why you would be suitable for the position.

SSJ are an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.

CLOSING DATE:

Monday 8th December 2025

Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier. Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,330.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person