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
homelessness worker
ESCO occupation · 68 essential, 7 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
apply crisis intervention
cooperate at inter-professional level
make legislation transparent for users of social services
work in a multicultural environment in health care
advocate for social service users
apply person-centred care
refer social service users
apply problem solving in social service
work within communities
apply holistic approach within social services
meet standards of practice in social services
apply organisational techniques
address problems critically
negotiate with social service stakeholders
provide social counselling
consider social impact of actions on service users
manage ethical issues within social services
apply case management
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
protect vulnerable social service users
delegate activities
listen actively
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
apply decision making within social work
manage social crisis
involve service users and carers in care planning
social sciences
social justice
undertake continuous professional development in social work
apply socially just working principles
reflect on practice
plan social service process
organise social work packages
maintain records of work with service users
assist the homeless
promote social change
perform street interventions in social work
report on social development
social work theory
legal requirements in the social sector
work in partnership with social services users
relate empathetically
negotiate with social service users
develop professional network
develop professional identity in social work
apply quality standards in social services
tolerate stress
adhere to organisational guidelines
older adults' needs
manage stress in organisation
conduct interview in social service
prevent social problems
promote service users' rights
evaluate older adults' ability to take care of themselves
assess social service users' situation
accept own accountability
company policies
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
have computer literacy
build helping relationship with social service users
communicate with social service users
promote inclusion
handle conflicts
review social service plan
apply anti-oppressive practices
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
empower social service users
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: housing support worker · crop production worker · civil engineering worker · community social worker · aquaculture harvesting worker
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.