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Facade Designer Location: Braintree, Essex Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Designer (Windows, Doors & Curtain Walling) on behalf of our client based in Braintree, Essex. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company specialising in the design, fabrication and installation of high-performance architectural aluminium curtain walling, windows, doors and glazed roofing systems. Reporting to the Technical Design Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality design solutions across projects ranging from £100k to £4 million. Main Purpose of the Role To produce accurate and compliant design drawings for aluminium curtain walling, window and door systems, ensuring projects are delivered from concept through to final issue while supporting successful project delivery. Roles & Responsibilities Produce detailed technical drawings using AutoCAD. Interpret architectural drawings and project specifications. Ensure all designs comply with system supplier requirements, UK Building Regulations and relevant British Standards. Liaise with Project Managers, Site Teams and Clients throughout the design process. Manage drawing revisions and approval processes. Attend project handover meetings and client/architect meetings where required. * Respond to technical queries and provide design support ...

Housing Options Officer Braintree | Hybrid (2-3 days per week) Rate: £31.00 per hour (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Initial Contract Length: 3 months Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: 36 Hours a week You will assess housing need, provide specialist housing options advice, and play a key role in preventing and relieving homelessness. The role focuses on delivering a frontline, customer-focused housing advice service to individuals and families experiencing housing difficulties. Where prevention options have been exhausted, you will undertake statutory homelessness investigations under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended), ensuring legal duties are met and robust s184 decisions are issued within required timescales. What you will do as a Housing Options Officer ·Provide a frontline housing advice and support service to customers across all tenures (in person and by telephone) ·Participate in the Housing Options duty rota, including triage and emergency response ·Take proactive steps to prevent and relieve homelessness through negotiation, referrals, and case management ·Undertake financial and benefits assessments to support housing decisions ·Produce and manage Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs), monitoring actions and outcomes ·Carry out statutory homelessness investigations and issue s184 decision letters within deadlines ·Liaise with landlords, mortgage providers, social care teams, health services, and voluntary organisations ·Support access to housing solutions including social housing, private rented sector, supported housing and home ownership options ·Deliver outreach services, housing surgeries, and attend multi-agency case conferences where required What you will need as a Housing Options Officer ·Experience working within a housing options or homelessness service ·Strong understanding of homelessness legislation, particularly Part VII Housing Act 1996 (as amended) ·Experience producing Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs) ·Experience writing s184 decision letters ·Strong communication, interviewing, and interpersonal skills with an empathetic approach ·Ability to manage a busy caseload and work proactively within a team environment ·Strong IT and report writing skills ·Experience using Civica (Abritas) housing system (desirable) ·Confidence carrying out face-to-face housing options interviews What's on offer for you ·Competitive hourly rate up to £31.00 (umbrella) ·Opportunity to join a busy and supportive local authority housing team ·Hybrid working arrangement following initial training period ·Chance to make a direct impact in preventing homelessness and supporting vulnerable residents ·Potential contract extension based on performance and service need Apply now or contact the consultant to discuss this Housing Options Officer opportunity in Essex

Key responsibilities include: • Undertaking initial triage assessments for all new housing enquiries, • Assessing households’ risk of homelessness at first contact, • Providing tailored housing advice and early intervention support, • Advising on a range of housing options including private rent, social housing, and supported accommodation, • Responding to general enquiries via phone, email, and face-to-face contact, • Supporting residents with access to services that help sustain tenancies, • Delivering advice across areas such as homelessness, tenancy rights, domestic abuse, and financial issues To be successful in this role, you will need: • Recent experience working within a housing options, homelessness, or triage environment, • Strong interpersonal skills with a non-judgmental and empathetic approach, • Ability to assess complex situations and apply investigative skills, • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Working Arrangements • Office-based in Braintree during training, • Thereafter, 3 days per week in the office