Floating Support and Housing Options Officer
| Company: | Kingston and Sutton Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,256 to £44,685 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Sutton, SM1 1EA |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 2 days remote |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Sept 2026 |
Summary
The role will primarily focus on resettling Sutton's displaced, homeless residents placed in Nightly Paid Accommodation (NPA) or Temporary Accommodation (TA), into long term housing. Typically into the private sector, sometimes to social housing, to reduce the number and length of stay of Sutton's homeless households into longer-term, sustainable accommodation.
The Role Requires
The forming of trusted relationships with sometimes vulnerable and displaced customers quickly
Checking households' income and expenditure, budgeting, income maximisation and an understanding of how to determine the rent affordability levels
A current understanding of the benefit system and its reforms
Knowing where to find and create opportunities for property viewings
Landlord and letting agent negotiations
Working autonomously and as part of a team within a defined framework
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