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
rescue centre manager
ESCO occupation · 76 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply holistic approach within social services
analyse community needs
legal requirements in the social sector
psychology
business management principles
address problems critically
involve service users and carers in care planning
promote inclusion
build business relationships
maintain records of work with service users
carry out social work research
influence policy makers on social service issues
develop contingency plans for emergencies
evaluate social work program's impact
apply quality standards in social services
work within communities
apply organisational techniques
relate empathetically
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
ensure public safety and security
law enforcement
prevent social problems
accept own accountability
apply decision making within social work
set organisational policies
manage ethical issues within social services
comply with legislation in social services
perform public relations
social sciences
schedule shifts
establish daily priorities
communicate with social service users
provide safeguarding to individuals
monitor regulations in social services
manage stress in organisation
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
implement marketing strategies
delegate activities
manage budgets for social services programs
evaluate staff performance in social work
ensure compliance with policies
manage social crisis
advocate for social service users
advocate for others
promote social change
manage government funding
first response
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
adhere to organisational guidelines
apply change management
manage staff
corporate social responsibility
manage administrative systems
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
assess social service users' situation
budgetary principles
manage emergency procedures
use person-centred planning
social justice
consider economic criteria in decision making
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
build helping relationship with social service users
undertake continuous professional development in social work
pollution prevention
apply socially just working principles
promote social awareness
cooperate at inter-professional level
customer service
listen actively
pollution legislation
work in a multicultural environment in health care
report on social development
review social service plan
manage fundraising activities
handle conflicts
show intercultural awareness
Optional & specialised skills
maintain logbooks
educate on emergency management
advise on safety improvements
coordinate rescue missions
liaise with local authorities
oversee quality control
perform risk analysis
test safety strategies
report pollution incidents
ensure equipment availability
train employees
ensure cross-department cooperation
flood remediation equipment
identify security threats
recruit employees
coordinate with other emergency services
ensure law application
prepare exercise session
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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.