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