Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Network engineer
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Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
social work supervisor
ESCO occupation · 66 essential, 0 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
refer social service users
conduct interview in social service
handle conflicts
protect vulnerable social service users
company policies
promote inclusion
apply anti-oppressive practices
reflect on practice
apply quality standards in social services
apply holistic approach within social services
work in partnership with social services users
apply crisis intervention
advocate for social service users
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
have computer literacy
legal requirements in the social sector
apply problem solving in social service
apply person-centred care
apply case management
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
adhere to organisational guidelines
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
involve service users and carers in care planning
work within communities
maintain records of work with service users
promote service users' rights
social sciences
manage social crisis
develop professional identity in social work
report on social development
organise social work packages
relate empathetically
review social service plan
listen actively
provide social counselling
accept own accountability
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
social justice
manage ethical issues within social services
undertake continuous professional development in social work
apply socially just working principles
develop professional network
negotiate with social service stakeholders
meet standards of practice in social services
make legislation transparent for users of social services
plan social service process
address problems critically
tolerate stress
supervision of persons
supervise students in social services
build helping relationship with social service users
consider social impact of actions on service users
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
communicate with social service users
promote social change
prevent social problems
apply organisational techniques
cooperate at inter-professional level
apply decision making within social work
empower social service users
assess social service users' situation
negotiate with social service users
social work theory
work in a multicultural environment in health care
manage stress in organisation
delegate activities
Other matches: palliative care social worker · consultant social worker · social work lecturer · residential care home worker · roofing supervisor
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are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.