Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Accountant
Registered nurse
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Civil engineer
Graphic designer
education welfare officer
ESCO occupation · 79 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
social work theory
work in a multicultural environment in health care
promote service users' rights
provide social counselling
delegate activities
listen actively
adolescent psychological development
have computer literacy
organise social work packages
adhere to organisational guidelines
refer social service users
advocate for social service users
conduct interview in social service
support children's wellbeing
make legislation transparent for users of social services
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
work in partnership with social services users
develop professional identity in social work
apply holistic approach within social services
address problems critically
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
legal requirements in the social sector
crisis intervention
manage ethical issues within social services
build helping relationship with social service users
company policies
social justice
relate empathetically
apply organisational techniques
promote social change
negotiate with social service users
reflect on practice
apply problem solving in social service
negotiate with social service stakeholders
manage stress in organisation
apply anti-oppressive practices
social pedagogy
promote inclusion
communicate with youth
meet standards of practice in social services
guarantee students' safety
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
cooperate at inter-professional level
maintain records of work with service users
apply socially just working principles
consult student's support system
consider social impact of actions on service users
work within communities
tackle issues that block academic progress
show consideration for student's situation
apply decision making within social work
apply quality standards in social services
develop professional network
learning difficulties
accept own accountability
promote the safeguarding of young people
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
communicate with social service users
manage social crisis
monitor student's behaviour
assess social service users' situation
social sciences
report on social development
apply crisis intervention
consultation
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
empower social service users
prevent social problems
plan social service process
undertake continuous professional development in social work
review social service plan
behavioural disorders
assess the development of youth
apply case management
support the positiveness of youths
involve service users and carers in care planning
counselling methods
counsel students
tolerate stress
Optional & specialised skills
primary school procedures
liaise with educational staff
assist in the organisation of school events
assist children with special needs in education settings
provide information on school services
apply person-centred care
oversee extra-curricular activities
handle conflicts
protect vulnerable social service users
learning needs analysis
special needs education
perform playground surveillance
secondary school procedures
education law
developmental psychology
school psychology
perform educational testing
liaise with educational support staff
psychological counselling methods
cooperate with education professionals
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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.