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
community social worker
ESCO occupation · 71 essential, 12 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
social work theory
manage stress in organisation
meet standards of practice in social services
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
consider social impact of actions on service users
have computer literacy
organise social work packages
adhere to organisational guidelines
work within communities
evaluate older adults' ability to take care of themselves
assess social service users' situation
apply anti-oppressive practices
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
protect vulnerable social service users
conduct interview in social service
apply holistic approach within social services
provide community development services
work in partnership with social services users
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
manage ethical issues within social services
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
build helping relationship with social service users
social sciences
legal requirements in the social sector
advocate for social service users
manage social crisis
work in a multicultural environment in health care
apply crisis intervention
apply case management
raise awareness on issues important for the local community
delegate activities
prevent social problems
apply decision making within social work
perform street interventions in social work
negotiate with social service users
build community relations
review social service plan
involve service users and carers in care planning
develop professional identity in social work
tolerate stress
counselling methods
plan social service process
make legislation transparent for users of social services
address problems critically
provide social counselling
apply person-centred care
promote social change
negotiate with social service stakeholders
empower social service users
develop professional network
perform fundraising activities
undertake continuous professional development in social work
report on social development
promote inclusion
apply socially just working principles
apply quality standards in social services
accept own accountability
reflect on practice
promote service users' rights
handle conflicts
listen actively
refer social service users
company policies
cooperate at inter-professional level
social justice
apply organisational techniques
apply problem solving in social service
maintain records of work with service users
relate empathetically
communicate with social service users
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
Optional & specialised skills
teamwork principles
manage volunteers
support children's wellbeing
prepare youths for adulthood
support social service users to live at home
communication
write work-related reports
show consideration for student's situation
adult education
community education
adapt teaching to target group
assessment processes
Other matches: mental health social worker · social worker · community development social worker · gerontology social worker · enterprise development 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.