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
residential childcare worker
ESCO occupation · 67 essential, 0 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
support service users in developing skills
apply problem solving in social service
work in a multicultural environment in health care
conduct interview in social service
communicate with social service users
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
manage social crisis
adolescent psychological development
maintain privacy of service users
monitor service users' health
assist social service users in formulating complaints
review social service plan
apply socially just working principles
support harmed social service users
advocate for social service users
support social service users' positiveness
work within communities
maintain the trust of service users
build helping relationship with social service users
legal requirements in the social sector
involve service users and carers in care planning
support social service users in skills management
assist disabled individuals to participate in community activities
promote social change
undertake risk assessment of clients
relate empathetically
assess the development of youth
provide social counselling
assist social service users with physical disabilities
support children's wellbeing
apply holistic approach within social services
promote the safeguarding of young people
report on social development
refer service users to community resources
protect vulnerable social service users
promote service users' rights
apply organisational techniques
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
meet standards of practice in social services
comply with legislation in social services
company policies
apply quality standards in social services
customer service
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
support the positiveness of youths
maintain records of work with service users
assess social service users' situation
apply decision making within social work
tolerate stress
encourage social service users to preserve their independence in their daily activities
adhere to organisational guidelines
prevent social problems
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
delegate activities
support social service users with specific communication needs
listen actively
promote inclusion
handle conflicts
support children who have experienced trauma
undertake continuous professional development in social work
social sciences
social justice
accept own accountability
manage stress in organisation
apply person-centred care
support service users to use technological aids
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
Other matches: child day care worker · residential home young people care worker · residential home older adult care worker · child care social worker · child day care centre manager
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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.