Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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social work researcher
ESCO occupation · 68 essential, 0 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply holistic approach within social services
protect vulnerable social service users
social work theory
manage stress in organisation
make legislation transparent for users of social services
develop professional network
apply problem solving in social service
company policies
work in a multicultural environment in health care
manage social crisis
adhere to organisational guidelines
promote service users' rights
promote inclusion
maintain records of work with service users
review social service plan
undertake continuous professional development in social work
refer social service users
scientific research methodology
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
promote social change
address problems critically
legal requirements in the social sector
social justice
consider social impact of actions on service users
build helping relationship with social service users
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
apply crisis intervention
plan social service process
communicate with social service users
conduct interview in social service
apply socially just working principles
negotiate with social service stakeholders
apply anti-oppressive practices
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
work within communities
have computer literacy
prevent social problems
develop professional identity in social work
handle conflicts
apply decision making within social work
accept own accountability
implement scientific decision making in healthcare
apply quality standards in social services
social sciences
report on social development
tolerate stress
apply person-centred care
meet standards of practice in social services
provide social counselling
empower social service users
reflect on practice
involve service users and carers in care planning
listen actively
apply case management
cooperate at inter-professional level
apply organisational techniques
relate empathetically
organise social work packages
work in partnership with social services users
assess social service users' situation
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
delegate activities
carry out social work research
negotiate with social service users
advocate for social service users
manage ethical issues within social services
apply scientific methods
Other matches: consultant social worker · social services policy officer · social work lecturer · economist · social work supervisor
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are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.