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