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
foster care support worker
ESCO occupation · 72 essential, 0 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
customer service
evaluate prospective foster parents
support children's wellbeing
listen actively
assess the development of youth
delegate activities
protect vulnerable social service users
support harmed social service users
maintain the trust of service users
social justice
undertake continuous professional development in social work
support social service users in skills management
company policies
apply holistic approach within social services
assist social service users with physical disabilities
apply quality standards in social services
report on social development
apply decision making within social work
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
build helping relationship with social service users
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
relate empathetically
meet standards of practice in social services
review social service plan
maintain records of work with service users
support social service users with specific communication needs
apply organisational techniques
apply problem solving in social service
work within communities
legal requirements in the social sector
tolerate stress
prevent social problems
assess social service users' situation
social sciences
conduct foster care visits
prepare youths for adulthood
provide social counselling
adhere to organisational guidelines
undertake risk assessment of clients
apply socially just working principles
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
assist disabled individuals to participate in community activities
determine child placement
involve service users and carers in care planning
child protection
promote service users' rights
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
support service users to use technological aids
accept own accountability
encourage social service users to preserve their independence in their daily activities
conduct interview in social service
assist social service users in formulating complaints
support children who have experienced trauma
support the positiveness of youths
monitor service users' health
promote social change
support social service users' positiveness
maintain privacy of service users
manage stress in organisation
support service users in developing skills
comply with legislation in social services
refer service users to community resources
promote the safeguarding of young people
apply person-centred care
manage social crisis
communicate with social service users
adolescent psychological development
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
work in a multicultural environment in health care
handle conflicts
advocate for social service users
promote inclusion
Other matches: child welfare worker · residential home older adult care worker · residential care home worker · care at home worker · child care 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.