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
housing support worker
ESCO occupation · 63 essential, 0 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
tolerate stress
apply decision making within social work
manage stress in organisation
manage social crisis
social sciences
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
apply socially just working principles
assist social service users with physical disabilities
support service users in developing skills
support harmed social service users
assist social service users in formulating complaints
accept own accountability
promote inclusion
provide social counselling
promote social change
legal requirements in the social sector
apply organisational techniques
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
work in a multicultural environment in health care
prevent social problems
encourage social service users to preserve their independence in their daily activities
review social service plan
support social service users in skills management
relate empathetically
advocate for social service users
build helping relationship with social service users
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
work within communities
maintain the trust of service users
support social service users with specific communication needs
social justice
advise on housing
conduct interview in social service
support social service users' positiveness
apply holistic approach within social services
monitor service users' health
company policies
undertake continuous professional development in social work
customer service
communicate with social service users
maintain records of work with service users
apply quality standards in social services
assess social service users' situation
undertake risk assessment of clients
meet standards of practice in social services
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
assist disabled individuals to participate in community activities
apply problem solving in social service
adhere to organisational guidelines
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
delegate activities
maintain privacy of service users
listen actively
comply with legislation in social services
apply person-centred care
report on social development
handle conflicts
refer service users to community resources
support service users to use technological aids
protect vulnerable social service users
promote service users' rights
involve service users and carers in care planning
support social service users to live at home
Other matches: homelessness worker · community social worker · housing policy officer · youth offending team worker · employment support 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.