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 home adult care worker
ESCO occupation · 62 essential, 0 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
build helping relationship with social service users
advocate for social service users
assist disabled individuals to participate in community activities
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
apply problem solving in social service
support service users to use technological aids
assist social service users in formulating complaints
adhere to organisational guidelines
prevent social problems
apply socially just working principles
apply holistic approach within social services
maintain privacy of service users
accept own accountability
meet standards of practice in social services
customer service
apply quality standards in social services
refer service users to community resources
apply person-centred care
support social service users at the end of life
support harmed social service users
work in a multicultural environment in health care
legal requirements in the social sector
handle conflicts
support social service users' positiveness
comply with legislation in social services
manage social crisis
support social service users with specific communication needs
communicate with social service users
support service users in developing skills
social justice
conduct interview in social service
relate empathetically
assess social service users' situation
maintain the trust of service users
listen actively
promote social change
provide social counselling
apply organisational techniques
report on social development
delegate activities
review social service plan
undertake risk assessment of clients
work within communities
undertake continuous professional development in social work
apply decision making within social work
assist social service users with physical disabilities
maintain records of work with service users
manage stress in organisation
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
tolerate stress
promote service users' rights
social sciences
protect vulnerable social service users
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
monitor service users' health
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
company policies
involve service users and carers in care planning
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
support social service users in skills management
encourage social service users to preserve their independence in their daily activities
promote inclusion
Other matches: residential home older adult care worker · residential home young people care worker · residential care home worker · care at home worker · residential childcare 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.