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
family support worker
ESCO occupation · 64 essential, 5 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
legal requirements in the social sector
undertake risk assessment of clients
assist social service users with physical disabilities
assess social service users' situation
support service users in developing skills
communicate with social service users
apply socially just working principles
tolerate stress
report on social development
assist families in crisis situations
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
monitor service users' health
protect vulnerable social service users
maintain privacy of service users
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
apply person-centred care
prevent social problems
support service users to use technological aids
promote service users' rights
promote social change
maintain records of work with service users
undertake continuous professional development in social work
support social service users with specific communication needs
work in a multicultural environment in health care
build helping relationship with social service users
work within communities
apply problem solving in social service
comply with legislation in social services
encourage social service users to preserve their independence in their daily activities
delegate activities
advocate for social service users
company policies
support social service users in skills management
manage stress in organisation
adhere to organisational guidelines
conduct interview in social service
apply quality standards in social services
refer service users to community resources
assist disabled individuals to participate in community activities
assist social service users in formulating complaints
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
support harmed social service users
review social service plan
apply decision making within social work
listen actively
support social service users' positiveness
customer service
family law
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
apply organisational techniques
social sciences
handle conflicts
support social service users to manage their financial affairs
apply holistic approach within social services
maintain the trust of service users
manage social crisis
involve service users and carers in care planning
relate empathetically
provide social counselling
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
accept own accountability
meet standards of practice in social services
social justice
promote inclusion
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: military welfare worker · bereavement counsellor · criminal justice social worker · child welfare worker · marriage counsellor
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.