Is being a residential advisor a good fit for you?
Looks after the people living in places such as school dorms and group homes. Orders supplies, arranges repairs and helps residents with problems.
What the work involves
- Talks with other staff to sort out problems with individual students.
- Watches students for unusual behaviour and reports it.
- Supervises, trains and assesses residence staff and other student workers.
- Gives emergency first aid and calls for medical help when needed.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a residential advisor is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.