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
palliative care social worker
ESCO occupation · 74 essential, 1 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
counsel on end-of-life care
adhere to organisational guidelines
apply holistic approach within social services
undertake continuous professional development in social work
manage social crisis
work within communities
social work theory
legal requirements in the social sector
organise social work packages
apply crisis intervention
apply person-centred care
older adults' needs
review social service plan
evaluate older adults' ability to take care of themselves
assess social service users' situation
social sciences
promote social change
listen actively
negotiate with social service stakeholders
meet standards of practice in social services
develop professional network
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
plan social service process
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
health care system
social justice
maintain records of work with service users
protect vulnerable social service users
refer social service users
apply organisational techniques
relate empathetically
involve service users and carers in care planning
apply problem solving in social service
comply with legislation related to health care
accept own accountability
work in a multicultural environment in health care
make legislation transparent for users of social services
negotiate with social service users
report on social development
promote service users' rights
build helping relationship with social service users
palliative care
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
tolerate stress
prevent social problems
apply case management
handle conflicts
promote inclusion
apply anti-oppressive practices
apply decision making within social work
conduct interview in social service
manage ethical issues within social services
provide social counselling
develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship
apply quality standards in social services
have computer literacy
work in partnership with social services users
support social service users at the end of life
advocate for social service users
reflect on practice
address problems critically
communicate with social service users
delegate activities
cooperate at inter-professional level
manage stress in organisation
empower social service users
work in multidisciplinary health teams
stages of bereavement
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
company policies
develop professional identity in social work
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
apply socially just working principles
consider social impact of actions on service users
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: hospital social worker · social care worker · child care social worker · gerontology social worker · child day care 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.