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
social work lecturer
ESCO occupation · 82 essential, 36 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
address problems critically
social sciences
social justice
write work-related reports
manage stress in organisation
delegate activities
adhere to organisational guidelines
social work theory
promote social change
provide social counselling
apply person-centred care
apply case management
apply socially just working principles
accept own accountability
protect vulnerable social service users
apply crisis intervention
develop professional identity in social work
report on social development
cooperate at inter-professional level
involve service users and carers in care planning
apply organisational techniques
advocate for social service users
demonstrate when teaching
review social service plan
consider social impact of actions on service users
plan social service process
apply problem solving in social service
give constructive feedback
guarantee students' safety
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
work in a multicultural environment in health care
undertake continuous professional development in social work
work within communities
reflect on practice
apply anti-oppressive practices
negotiate with social service users
counselling methods
develop professional network
communicate with social service users
manage social crisis
apply holistic approach within social services
compile course material
organise social work packages
apply quality standards in social services
company policies
handle conflicts
assess students
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
monitor developments in field of expertise
have computer literacy
perform classroom management
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
conduct interview in social service
teach principles of social work
apply decision making within social work
promote inclusion
work in partnership with social services users
apply intercultural teaching strategies
curriculum objectives
liaise with educational staff
liaise with educational support staff
pedagogy
empower social service users
prevent social problems
develop course outline
apply teaching strategies
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
maintain records of work with service users
assess social service users' situation
prepare lesson content
tolerate stress
negotiate with social service stakeholders
refer social service users
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
build helping relationship with social service users
legal requirements in the social sector
listen actively
relate empathetically
manage ethical issues within social services
promote service users' rights
meet standards of practice in social services
make legislation transparent for users of social services
Optional & specialised skills
scientific research methodology
participate in scientific colloquia
learning difficulties
conduct quantitative research
university procedures
present reports
plan learning curriculum
assist students with equipment
assist students with their dissertation
conduct field work
crisis intervention
supervise educational staff
develop curriculum
provide career counselling
assess social work students
serve on academic committee
discuss research proposals
provide technical expertise
provide lesson materials
publish academic research
supervise students in social services
assist in the organisation of school events
carry out social work research
monitor educational developments
assist students in their learning
supervise doctoral students
funding methods
conduct qualitative research
work with virtual learning environments
manage resources for educational purposes
keep records of attendance
assessment processes
conduct scholarly research
facilitate teamwork between students
community education
establish collaborative relations
Other matches: sociology lecturer · pharmacy lecturer · consultant social worker · assistant lecturer · social work supervisor
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.