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
disability support worker
ESCO occupation · 65 essential, 7 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
conduct cleaning tasks
support individuals to adjust to physical disability
support social service users with specific communication needs
assess social service users' situation
apply socially just working principles
monitor service users' health
support service users to use technological aids
maintain records of work with service users
relate empathetically
apply organisational techniques
prevent social problems
apply person-centred care
apply quality standards in social services
advocate for social service users
communicate with social service users
provide in-home support for disabled individuals
promote social change
manage stress in organisation
accept own accountability
comply with legislation in social services
maintain the trust of service users
meet standards of practice in social services
work within communities
promote service users' rights
social sciences
review social service plan
maintain privacy of service users
handle conflicts
legal requirements in the social sector
delegate activities
disability care
undertake continuous professional development in social work
protect vulnerable social service users
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
listen actively
company policies
support social service users in skills management
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
work in a multicultural environment in health care
support social service users' positiveness
manage social crisis
disability types
build helping relationship with social service users
undertake risk assessment of clients
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
encourage social service users to preserve their independence in their daily activities
assist social service users in formulating complaints
provide social counselling
tolerate stress
apply problem solving in social service
apply holistic approach within social services
support harmed social service users
customer service
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
apply a holistic approach in care
involve service users and carers in care planning
adhere to organisational guidelines
refer service users to community resources
conduct interview in social service
apply decision making within social work
support service users in developing skills
assist social service users with physical disabilities
promote inclusion
report on social development
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: housing support worker · rehabilitation support worker · residential home older adult care worker · family support worker · residential childcare worker
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.