Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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social work researcher
ESCO occupation · 68 essential, 0 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
assess social service users' situation
promote inclusion
apply crisis intervention
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
delegate activities
apply quality standards in social services
handle conflicts
apply case management
have computer literacy
manage stress in organisation
reflect on practice
apply holistic approach within social services
communicate with social service users
adhere to organisational guidelines
build helping relationship with social service users
maintain records of work with service users
company policies
implement scientific decision making in healthcare
social work theory
apply anti-oppressive practices
apply socially just working principles
empower social service users
negotiate with social service users
review social service plan
legal requirements in the social sector
report on social development
work in a multicultural environment in health care
social sciences
consider social impact of actions on service users
relate empathetically
manage social crisis
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
accept own accountability
develop professional network
apply scientific methods
refer social service users
protect vulnerable social service users
meet standards of practice in social services
apply person-centred care
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
apply organisational techniques
work in partnership with social services users
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
promote service users' rights
listen actively
address problems critically
develop professional identity in social work
carry out social work research
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
make legislation transparent for users of social services
scientific research methodology
involve service users and carers in care planning
advocate for social service users
social justice
conduct interview in social service
prevent social problems
apply problem solving in social service
cooperate at inter-professional level
organise social work packages
negotiate with social service stakeholders
undertake continuous professional development in social work
work within communities
manage ethical issues within social services
plan social service process
provide social counselling
tolerate stress
apply decision making within social work
promote social change
Other matches: consultant social worker · social services policy officer · social work lecturer · economist · social work supervisor
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are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.