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