Night Porter (Temporary Accommodation) | Eastbourne | Part time

Join SDR Living as a Night Porter – Make a Real Difference!

Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Salary: £13.45 per hour (Reviewed Annually)
Hours: 22 hours per week (set shifts: Friday 23:00–09:00 & Saturday 21:00–09:00)
Contract: Permanent, part-time
Additional: Willingness to cover overtime as needed

At SDR Living, we provide short-term accommodation for local families and individuals experiencing homelessness on behalf of East Sussex local authorities. Our professional, collaborative, and supportive team ensures residents have a safe and welcoming place to stay.

We are looking for a Night Porter to join our Eastbourne service. You’ll ensure the smooth running of night shifts, welcome residents, check them in on arrival, and assist with practical tasks such as booking laundry appointments or liaising with local councils. You’ll also carry out regular walkarounds of the building to ensure both residents and the property remain safe, and signpost residents to relevant local services as needed.

Working as a Night Porter can be challenging at times, so a calm, empathetic, and professional approach is essential. This role is ideal for someone motivated, reliable, and keen to work in housing, with the opportunity to develop within a supportive team. As a Night Porter, you’ll play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming, and structured environment for residents.

At SDR, we live by Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility – you’ll bring these values to life in everything you do.

Key Responsibilities as a Night Porter

• Deliver an efficient and welcoming night service to residents


• Implement night security systems to maintain safety and security


• Carry out regular walkarounds to check the building and residents are safe


• Monitor and maintain health and safety standards throughout the premises


• Respond effectively to anti-social behaviour and incidents


• Support residents with practical needs while maintaining professional boundaries

Who We’re Looking For

• Calm and composed under pressure


• Understanding and empathetic towards residents


• Confident working independently and using initiative


• Excellent communication skills


• Knowledge or willingness to learn about mental health, equality, and diversity issues

What We Offer

• Enhanced pay for bank holidays


• 128 hours holiday per year (pro-rata), including bank holidays


• Pension scheme (eligibility applies)


• Group Life Insurance (2x salary)


• Structured induction and supportive onboarding


• Company sick pay (post-probation)


• Employee referral bonus (£200 on appointment, £300 at one-year anniversary, T&Cs apply)
  

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We focus on strengths, potential, and what matters most to the people we support.

Apply Today

Make a real impact with your skills, experience, and reliability as a Night Porter. We'd love to hear from you! Email: [email protected] or Call: 07484 482896 

No CV? No problem – get in touch today!

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

DBS check required following a successful offer.