Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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ESCO occupation · 74 essential, 0 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply holistic approach within social services
provide social counselling
develop professional identity in social work
negotiate with social service stakeholders
assess social service users' situation
prevent social problems
manage social crisis
work within communities
identify mental health issues
organise social work packages
apply organisational techniques
work on the effects of abuse
protect vulnerable social service users
social sciences
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
psychological effects of war
apply crisis intervention
advise on mental health
promote social change
evaluate older adults' ability to take care of themselves
relate empathetically
apply socially just working principles
delegate activities
build helping relationship with social service users
legal requirements in the social sector
social justice
older adults' needs
communicate with social service users
apply quality standards in social services
advocate for social service users
involve service users and carers in care planning
make legislation transparent for users of social services
address problems critically
apply case management
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
manage stress in organisation
cooperate at inter-professional level
manage ethical issues within social services
negotiate with social service users
accept own accountability
apply decision making within social work
refer social service users
empower social service users
crisis intervention
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
consider social impact of actions on service users
work in partnership with social services users
promote mental health
have computer literacy
promote service users' rights
report on social development
apply anti-oppressive practices
plan social service process
conduct interview in social service
review social service plan
apply problem solving in social service
help clients cope with grief
stages of bereavement
reflect on practice
apply person-centred care
tolerate stress
develop professional network
work in a multicultural environment in health care
undertake continuous professional development in social work
promote inclusion
meet standards of practice in social services
company policies
listen actively
social work theory
maintain records of work with service users
handle conflicts
adhere to organisational guidelines
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
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are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.