Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
enterprise development worker
ESCO occupation · 66 essential, 0 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
legal requirements in the social sector
apply holistic approach within social services
listen actively
involve service users and carers in care planning
apply quality standards in social services
apply socially just working principles
work within communities
promote service users' rights
negotiate with social service stakeholders
advocate for social service users
delegate activities
negotiate with social service users
organise social work packages
reflect on practice
tolerate stress
apply decision making within social work
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
apply problem solving in social service
provide social counselling
manage stress in organisation
empower social service users
promote inclusion
build helping relationship with social service users
apply person-centred care
assess social service users' situation
make legislation transparent for users of social services
social work theory
maintain records of work with service users
review social service plan
apply case management
have computer literacy
social sciences
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
relate empathetically
undertake continuous professional development in social work
address problems critically
communicate with social service users
advise on social enterprise
plan social service process
promote social change
manage ethical issues within social services
protect vulnerable social service users
prevent social problems
apply anti-oppressive practices
report on social development
apply organisational techniques
company policies
refer social service users
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
apply crisis intervention
work in partnership with social services users
develop professional network
cooperate at inter-professional level
develop professional identity in social work
conduct interview in social service
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
social entreprise
handle conflicts
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
social justice
manage social crisis
work in a multicultural environment in health care
accept own accountability
adhere to organisational guidelines
meet standards of practice in social services
consider social impact of actions on service users
Other matches: community development social worker · enterprise architect · employment support worker · community social worker · mental health support worker
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are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.