Night Porter

Location Paines Mill Foyer - St Neots

We’re looking for a dedicated and reliable Night Porter to join our team at Paines Mill Foyer. In this role, you’ll help us continue delivering a safe, supportive environment for young people living at Paines Mill Foyer. You’ll be a reassuring presence throughout the night, ensuring the building is secure and our residents feel supported.

Salary: £22,932.00 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Your week: 35 hours per week

Shifts: Rolling rota – 4 nights on, 4 nights off: 9:45pm – 8:15am

Location: Paines Mill Foyer, St Neots

Snapshot of Your Role

• Maintain the safety and security of the building through hourly checks and monitoring CCTV/security systems


• Support young residents (aged 16 – 25) by responding to enquiries and ensuring their wellbeing overnight


• Manage building access, logging visitors and customers in line with procedures


• Carry out essential health and safety tasks, including fire alarm and emergency lighting checks


• Respond to incidents, anti‑social behaviour and emergencies, escalating to the on‑call Service Manager when required


• Keep accurate records, logs and incident reports to ensure smooth handover and audit readiness


• Report repairs, maintain tidy office areas and ensure adequate supplies


• Daily housekeeping and portering responsibilities


• Work independently during night shifts while remaining aligned with the wider team’s goals and standards

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working professionally with vulnerable customer groups and understanding of appropriate boundaries


• Knowledge of Health & Safety responsibilities in a workplace setting


• Strong communication and listening skills with the ability to respond calmly and without judgement


• Confident using Microsoft Office and able to maintain clear, accurate records


• A team-focused attitude with the ability to work independently during lone-working shifts


• Comfortable managing occasional challenging behaviour or stressful situations


• Positive, approachable, and committed to supporting young people to thrive

Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role.

Important - We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

Closing Date: Monday 23rd March 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.