Ready Steady Rent Plus provides continued support after participants complete our core Ready Steady Rent training. The programme is designed to help people successfully manage a tenancy, look after their home, and maintain their wellbeing as they move toward independent living.
What’s Included in RSR +
Video Learning Library
Practical, easy‑to-follow videos covering essential life and tenancy skills, including:
- Rent & Tenancy (Parts 1 & 2): understanding tenancy agreements, organising benefits, paying rent, safety, insurance, and handling disputes.
- Managing Your Money (Parts 1 & 2): setting up payments, budgeting, Council Tax, understanding debt, using banking apps, and keeping a spending diary.
- Looking After Your Home: cleaning routines, furniture essentials, laundry, recycling, and home safety.
- Looking After Yourself: hygiene, healthy eating, staying hydrated, accessing GP/dental care, and knowing where to seek help.
- Being a Good Neighbour: positive community behaviour, recognising risks like cuckooing, and navigating shared spaces.
- Food & Cooking: budget‑friendly meals, batch cooking and store‑cupboard essentials.
- Energy Saving Tips: choosing utility suppliers, comparing costs, and understanding energy use.
All videos reinforce where to access help and the importance of seeking support early.
Tenancy Success Coach
Participants also receive personalised support from our Tenancy Success Coach, who offers:
- One‑to‑one advice via phone, video call, email or in person.
- Guidance on bidding for social housing and finding private rented homes.
- Reinforcement of RSR learning, with a focus on managing money, sustaining a tenancy, and understanding housing costs.
- Close liaison with housing providers and other organisations to help prevent homelessness and give each person the best possible start.
