Overview
Housing Solutions Officer (Grade G)
Location : Guildhall 2, Royal Borough of Kingston
Contract : 6 October 2025 – 12 January 2026
Hours : 36 per week | Monday–Friday, 9 : 00–17 : 00
Pay : £20.37 PAYE / £26.56 Umbrella | Inside IR35
Application Deadline : Monday 29 September 2025 at 18 : 00
Responsibilities
- Work directly with households who are homeless or at risk, offering tailored advice and practical support
- Help clients retain existing housing or secure alternative accommodation
- Develop and agree action plans with households to prevent or relieve homelessness
- Engage with a wide range of clients including tenants, homeowners, and those facing relationship breakdowns or eviction
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners including landlords, housing providers, social services, and voluntary agencies
- Ensure performance targets are met and customer satisfaction remains high
- Contribute to service development and support the Housing Solutions Team Manager
Key Relationships
Customers and clientsCommunity Housing colleaguesLandlords and letting agentsRegistered Providers and housing associationsSocial Services, Finance, and Housing ManagementStatutory bodies (e.g. Police, Probation Service)Voluntary organisations (e.g. Mind, Women’s Aid)What We’re Looking For
Experience in housing advice, homelessness prevention, or related support servicesStrong communication and negotiation skillsAbility to work collaboratively and sensitively with vulnerable individualsKnowledge of housing legislation and local authority dutiesA solution-focused mindset and commitment to continuous improvement#J-18808-Ljbffr