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
disability support worker
ESCO occupation · 65 essential, 7 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply decision making within social work
advocate for social service users
apply holistic approach within social services
involve service users and carers in care planning
assist social service users with physical disabilities
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
customer service
disability care
build helping relationship with social service users
tolerate stress
apply socially just working principles
maintain records of work with service users
provide in-home support for disabled individuals
listen actively
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
support service users in developing skills
review social service plan
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
maintain the trust of service users
support social service users in skills management
provide social counselling
delegate activities
support service users to use technological aids
promote service users' rights
manage social crisis
prevent social problems
support social service users with specific communication needs
conduct cleaning tasks
report on social development
assess social service users' situation
handle conflicts
monitor service users' health
promote inclusion
adhere to organisational guidelines
encourage social service users to preserve their independence in their daily activities
apply problem solving in social service
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
communicate with social service users
undertake risk assessment of clients
company policies
work within communities
disability types
support individuals to adjust to physical disability
social sciences
comply with legislation in social services
apply quality standards in social services
apply person-centred care
apply a holistic approach in care
protect vulnerable social service users
meet standards of practice in social services
manage stress in organisation
promote social change
legal requirements in the social sector
relate empathetically
refer service users to community resources
conduct interview in social service
assist social service users in formulating complaints
undertake continuous professional development in social work
support harmed social service users
work in a multicultural environment in health care
maintain privacy of service users
apply organisational techniques
accept own accountability
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
support social service users' positiveness
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: housing support worker · rehabilitation support worker · residential home older adult care worker · family support worker · residential childcare 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.