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