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 researcher
ESCO occupation · 68 essential, 0 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
handle conflicts
apply scientific methods
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
listen actively
provide social counselling
manage social crisis
build helping relationship with social service users
promote inclusion
social work theory
communicate with social service users
apply person-centred care
empower social service users
apply problem solving in social service
manage ethical issues within social services
apply decision making within social work
implement scientific decision making in healthcare
assess social service users' situation
adhere to organisational guidelines
apply case management
protect vulnerable social service users
address problems critically
work within communities
organise social work packages
relate empathetically
meet standards of practice in social services
develop professional identity in social work
scientific research methodology
refer social service users
cooperate at inter-professional level
apply crisis intervention
plan social service process
social sciences
promote service users' rights
report on social development
delegate activities
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
social justice
negotiate with social service users
apply socially just working principles
apply organisational techniques
company policies
manage stress in organisation
reflect on practice
conduct interview in social service
accept own accountability
maintain records of work with service users
legal requirements in the social sector
apply quality standards in social services
have computer literacy
negotiate with social service stakeholders
involve service users and carers in care planning
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
prevent social problems
apply anti-oppressive practices
consider social impact of actions on service users
promote social change
tolerate stress
advocate for social service users
work in partnership with social services users
develop professional network
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
review social service plan
apply holistic approach within social services
work in a multicultural environment in health care
make legislation transparent for users of social services
carry out social work research
undertake continuous professional development in social work
Other matches: consultant social worker · social services policy officer · social work lecturer · economist · 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.