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
residential home older adult care worker
ESCO occupation · 63 essential, 0 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
protect vulnerable social service users
apply holistic approach within social services
relate empathetically
support social service users with specific communication needs
undertake risk assessment of clients
promote service users' rights
assess social service users' situation
apply problem solving in social service
social justice
undertake continuous professional development in social work
provide social counselling
manage stress in organisation
assist social service users in formulating complaints
communicate with social service users
maintain records of work with service users
apply decision making within social work
report on social development
prevent social problems
customer service
monitor service users' health
apply quality standards in social services
support social service users in skills management
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
support harmed social service users
conduct interview in social service
maintain the trust of service users
maintain privacy of service users
involve service users and carers in care planning
delegate activities
promote inclusion
accept own accountability
support service users in developing skills
evaluate older adults' ability to take care of themselves
review social service plan
encourage social service users to preserve their independence in their daily activities
older adults' needs
advocate for social service users
handle conflicts
legal requirements in the social sector
apply organisational techniques
promote social change
support social service users' positiveness
manage social crisis
meet standards of practice in social services
social sciences
apply person-centred care
build helping relationship with social service users
refer service users to community resources
listen actively
support service users to use technological aids
assist disabled individuals to participate in community activities
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
work within communities
apply socially just working principles
adhere to organisational guidelines
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
comply with legislation in social services
company policies
tolerate stress
assist social service users with physical disabilities
work in a multicultural environment in health care
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
Other matches: residential home adult care worker · residential home young people care worker · residential care home worker · care at home worker · residential childcare worker
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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.