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
social work supervisor
ESCO occupation · 66 essential, 0 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
accept own accountability
social sciences
communicate with social service users
address problems critically
adhere to organisational guidelines
apply decision making within social work
legal requirements in the social sector
meet standards of practice in social services
apply problem solving in social service
plan social service process
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
provide social counselling
social work theory
assess social service users' situation
social justice
relate empathetically
protect vulnerable social service users
apply quality standards in social services
work within communities
negotiate with social service stakeholders
apply holistic approach within social services
cooperate at inter-professional level
negotiate with social service users
promote social change
have computer literacy
supervision of persons
refer social service users
manage social crisis
apply case management
conduct interview in social service
promote service users' rights
handle conflicts
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
maintain records of work with service users
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
report on social development
apply organisational techniques
apply socially just working principles
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
listen actively
advocate for social service users
involve service users and carers in care planning
work in a multicultural environment in health care
build helping relationship with social service users
work in partnership with social services users
empower social service users
manage ethical issues within social services
promote inclusion
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
prevent social problems
apply anti-oppressive practices
develop professional network
supervise students in social services
manage stress in organisation
tolerate stress
apply crisis intervention
develop professional identity in social work
make legislation transparent for users of social services
apply person-centred care
delegate activities
company policies
organise social work packages
review social service plan
reflect on practice
undertake continuous professional development in social work
consider social impact of actions on service users
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