Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
mental health social worker
ESCO occupation · 77 essential, 3 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
company policies
apply holistic approach within social services
adolescent psychological development
social sciences
work in partnership with social services users
protect vulnerable social service users
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
support the positiveness of youths
apply anti-oppressive practices
prevent social problems
apply organisational techniques
reflect on practice
maintain records of work with service users
plan social service process
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
apply case management
delegate activities
apply quality standards in social services
apply person-centred care
involve service users and carers in care planning
diagnosis of mental health issues
advise on mental health
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
build helping relationship with social service users
support children who have experienced trauma
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
apply socially just working principles
meet standards of practice in social services
make legislation transparent for users of social services
review social service plan
develop professional identity in social work
cooperate at inter-professional level
use clinical assessment techniques
relate empathetically
handle conflicts
refer social service users
empower social service users
work in a multicultural environment in health care
work within communities
accept own accountability
assess the development of youth
promote social change
advocate for social service users
negotiate with social service users
manage ethical issues within social services
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
manage stress in organisation
promote inclusion
promote mental health
identify mental health issues
social justice
listen actively
address problems critically
apply decision making within social work
promote the safeguarding of young people
organise social work packages
apply problem solving in social service
conduct interview in social service
older adults' needs
consider social impact of actions on service users
undertake continuous professional development in social work
report on social development
manage social crisis
assess social service users' situation
have computer literacy
social work theory
tolerate stress
prepare youths for adulthood
promote service users' rights
develop professional network
evaluate older adults' ability to take care of themselves
provide social counselling
apply crisis intervention
legal requirements in the social sector
adhere to organisational guidelines
communicate with social service users
negotiate with social service stakeholders
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: mental health support worker · clinical social worker · homelessness worker · crisis situation social worker · hospital 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.