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
clinical social worker
ESCO occupation · 71 essential, 7 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
report on social development
plan social service process
maintain records of work with service users
make legislation transparent for users of social services
prevent social problems
apply holistic approach within social services
listen actively
provide social counselling
build helping relationship with social service users
support children who have experienced trauma
handle conflicts
health care system
empower social service users
apply case management
advise on mental health
social sciences
work in partnership with social services users
review social service plan
have computer literacy
protect vulnerable social service users
assess social service users' situation
apply anti-oppressive practices
promote social change
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
address problems critically
apply person-centred care
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
negotiate with social service users
work within communities
promote mental health
social work theory
tolerate stress
apply socially just working principles
meet standards of practice in social services
identify mental health issues
delegate activities
legal requirements in the social sector
manage stress in organisation
apply organisational techniques
apply quality standards in social services
accept own accountability
develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship
comply with legislation related to health care
apply problem solving in social service
company policies
conduct interview in social service
manage social crisis
relate empathetically
organise social work packages
cooperate at inter-professional level
work in a multicultural environment in health care
manage ethical issues within social services
develop professional network
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
negotiate with social service stakeholders
refer social service users
undertake continuous professional development in social work
advocate for social service users
promote inclusion
apply crisis intervention
promote service users' rights
develop professional identity in social work
apply decision making within social work
reflect on practice
communicate with social service users
involve service users and carers in care planning
social justice
adhere to organisational guidelines
consider social impact of actions on service users
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: child care social worker · gerontology social worker · employment support worker · social worker · hospital social 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.