Floating Support Officer Milton Keynes Starting asap Full time hours £15.50 to £16.50 per hour depending on experience We’re seeking a Floating Support Officer with hands-on experience supporting people affected by housing instability, homelessness, and related challenges. You’ll work directly with individuals and families in the community, providing flexible, short-term support to help them sustain tenancies, improve stability, and access the services they need to move forward. This is a role for someone who can step in with confidence, manage their own workload, and make an immediate, meaningful impact. The Role Deliver flexible, housing-related floating support to individuals and families in their own homes or community settings Support people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including those affected by rough sleeping Help clients sustain accommodation through practical support, problem-solving, and tenancy-related guidance Advocate on behalf of clients to navigate housing pathways, benefits, and wider support services Build effective working relationships with local authorities, housing providers, and voluntary sector partners Manage a varied caseload independently, responding to changing needs and priorities Person Specification Essential Proven experience delivering floating or community-based support to people with housing-related needs Experience working with vulnerable individuals or families facing crisis or instability Strong understanding of homelessness prevention, tenancy sustainment, and housing support pathways Ability to work autonomously, manage time effectively, and make sound decisions Excellent communication skills with a calm, compassionate, and non-judgemental approach Desirable Experience within floating support, housing support, homelessness, or community services Knowledge of local authority and voluntary sector systems Confidence working within multi-agency environments 3 months. Immediate impact. Meaningful work. If you have the experience, resilience, and adaptability to support people where they are — and help them move forward — we’d love to hear from you. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an Enhanced DBS check due to working with children and young people.