Social Worker Legal, Social & Cultural Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Social Worker Do?
Social workers are practice-based professionals who promote social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. They interact with individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities in order to provide various forms of therapy and counselling, group work, and community work. Social workers guide people to use services to claim benefits, access community resources, find jobs and training, obtain legal advice or deal with other local authority departments.
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Social Work Theory
The development and characteristics of social work theories underpinned by social sciences and humanities.
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Skills You Need to Become a Social Worker
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialSocial Work Theory knowledge
The development and characteristics of social work theories underpinned by social sciences and humanities.
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EssentialLegal Requirements In The Social Sector knowledge
The prescribed legislative and regulatory requirements in the social sector.
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EssentialCompany Policies knowledge
The set of rules that govern the activity of a company.
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EssentialSocial Justice knowledge
The development and principles of human rights and social justice and the way they should be applied on a case by case basis.
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EssentialSocial Sciences knowledge
The development and characteristics of sociological, anthropological, psychological, political, and social policy theories.
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EssentialAccept Own Accountability skill
Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.
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EssentialAddress Problems Critically skill
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to formulate solutions and alternative methods …
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EssentialAdhere To Organisational Guidelines skill
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
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EssentialAdvocate For Social Service Users skill
Speak for and on behalf of service users, using communicative skills and knowledge of relevant fields to assist those less advantaged.
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EssentialApply Anti-Oppressive Practices skill
Identify oppression in societies, economies, cultures, and groups, acting as a professional in an non-oppressive way, enabling service users to take action to improve their lives and enabling citizens to …
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EssentialApply Case Management skill
Assess, plan, facilitate, coordinate, and advocate for options and services on behalf of a person.
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EssentialApply Crisis Intervention skill
Respond methodologically to a disruption or breakdown in the normal or usual function of a person, family, group or community.
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EssentialApply Decision Making Within Social Work skill
Take decisions when called for, staying within the limits of granted authority and considering the input from the service user and other caregivers.
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EssentialApply Holistic Approach Within Social Services skill
Consider the social service user in any situation, recognising the connections between micro-dimension, meso-dimension, and macro-dimension of social problems, social development and social policies.
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EssentialApply Organisational Techniques skill
Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the goals set. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.
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EssentialApply Person-Centred Care skill
Treat individuals as partners in planning, developing and assessing care, to make sure it is appropriate for their needs. Put them and their caregivers at the heart of all decisions.
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EssentialApply Problem Solving In Social Service skill
Systematically apply a step-by-step problem-solving process in providing social services.
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EssentialApply Quality Standards In Social Services skill
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EssentialApply Socially Just Working Principles skill
Work in accordance with management and organisational principles and values focusing on human rights and social justice.
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EssentialAssess Social Service Users' Situation skill
Assess the social situation of service users situation balancing curiosity and respect in the dialogue, considering their families, organisations and communities and the associated risks and identifying the needs and …
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EssentialBuild Helping Relationship With Social Service Users skill
Develop a collaborative helping relationship, addressing any ruptures or strains in the relationship, fostering bonding and gaining service users` trust and cooperation through empathic listening, caring, warmth and authenticity.
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EssentialCommunicate Professionally With Colleagues In Other Fields skill
Communicate professionally and cooperate with members of the other professions in the health and social services sector.
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EssentialCommunicate With Social Service Users skill
Use verbal, non-verbal, written, and electronic communication. Pay attention to the specific social service users' needs, characteristics, abilities, preferences, age, developmental stage, and culture.
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EssentialConduct Interview In Social Service skill
Induce clients, colleagues, executives, or public officials to talk fully, freely, and truthfully, so as to explore the interviewee`s experiences, attitudes, and opinions.
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EssentialConsider Social Impact Of Actions On Service Users skill
Act according to the political, social and cultural contexts of social service users, considering the impact of certain actions on their social well being.
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EssentialContribute To Protecting Individuals From Harm skill
Use established processes and procedures to challenge and report dangerous, abusive, discriminatory or exploitative behaviour and practice, bringing any such behaviour to the attention of the employer or the appropriate …
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EssentialCooperate At Inter-Professional Level skill
Cooperate with people in other sectors in relation to social service work.
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EssentialDelegate Activities skill
Delegate activities and tasks to others according to the ability, level of preparation, competence and legal scope of practice. Make sure that people understand what they should do and when …
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EssentialDeliver Social Services In Diverse Cultural Communities skill
Deliver services which are mindful of different cultural and language traditions, showing respect and validation for communities and being consistent with policies regarding human rights and equality and diversity.
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EssentialDemonstrate Leadership In Social Service Cases skill
Take the lead in the practical handling of social work cases and activities.
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EssentialDevelop Professional Identity In Social Work skill
Strive to provide the appropriate services to social work clients while staying within a professional framework, understanding what the work means in relation to other professionals and taking into account …
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EssentialDevelop Professional Network skill
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal …
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EssentialEmpower Social Service Users skill
Enable individuals, families, groups and communities to gain more control over their lives and environment, either by themselves or with the help of others.
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EssentialFollow Health And Safety Precautions In Social Care Practices skill
Ensure hygienic work practice, respecting the safety of the environment at day care, residential care settings and care at home.
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EssentialHandle Conflicts skill
Mediate in conflicts and tense situations by acting between parties, such as service users, important others like families, and institutions, striving to effect an agreement, reconciliate, and resolve problems.
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EssentialHave Computer Literacy skill
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
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EssentialInvolve Service Users And Carers In Care Planning skill
Evaluate the needs of individuals in relation to their care, involve families or carers in supporting the development and implementation of support plans. Ensure review and monitoring of these plans.
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EssentialListen Actively skill
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, …
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EssentialMaintain Records Of Work With Service Users skill
Maintain accurate, concise, up-to-date and timely records of the work with service users while complying with legislation and policies related to privacy and security.
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EssentialMake Legislation Transparent For Users Of Social Services skill
Inform and explain the legislation for users of social services, in order to help them understand the implications it has on them and how to use it for their interest.
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EssentialManage Ethical Issues Within Social Services skill
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EssentialManage Social Crisis skill
Identify, respond and motivate individuals in social crisis situations, in a timely manner, making use of all resources.
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EssentialManage Stress In Organisation skill
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EssentialMeet Standards Of Practice In Social Services skill
Practice social care and social work in a lawful, safe and effective way according to standards.
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EssentialNegotiate With Social Service Stakeholders skill
Negotiate with government institutions, other social workers, family and caregivers, employers, landlords, or landladies to obtain the most suitable result for your client.
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EssentialNegotiate With Social Service Users skill
Discuss with your client to establish fair conditions, building on a bond of trust, reminding the client that the work is in their favour and encouraging their cooperation.
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EssentialOrganise Social Work Packages skill
Create a package of social support services according to the service user's needs and in line with specified standards, regulations and timescales.
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EssentialPlan Social Service Process skill
Plan the social service process, defining the objective and considering the methods of implementation, identifying and accessing available resources, such as time, budget, personnel and defining indicators to evaluate the …
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EssentialPrevent Social Problems skill
Develop, define and implement actions that can prevent social problems, striving for the enhancement of the quality of life for all citizens.
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EssentialPromote Inclusion skill
Promote inclusion in health care and social services and respect diversity of beliefs, culture, values and preferences, keeping in mind the importance of equality and diversity issues.
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EssentialPromote Service Users' Rights skill
Supporting client`s rights to control his or her life, making informed choices about the services they receive, respecting and, where appropriate, promoting the individual views and wishes of both the …
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EssentialPromote Social Change skill
Promote changes in relationships between individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities by taking into consideration and coping with unpredictable changes, at the micro, macro and mezzo level.
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EssentialProtect Vulnerable Social Service Users skill
Intervene to provide physical, moral and psychological support to people in dangerous or difficult situations and to remove to a place of safety where appropriate.
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EssentialProvide Social Counselling skill
Assist and guide social service users to resolve personal, social or psychological problems and difficulties.
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EssentialRefer Social Service Users skill
Make referrals to other professionals and other organisations, based on the social service users' requirements and needs.
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EssentialReflect On Practice skill
Routinely evaluate own practice, critically evaluating and monitoring the practice methods and outcomes in consistent, coherent and appropriate ways, being aware of relevant methodologies and utilising feedback from managers, supervisors, …
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EssentialRelate Empathetically skill
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EssentialReport On Social Development skill
Report results and conclusions on society's social development in an intelligible way, presenting these orally and in written form to a range of audiences from non-experts to experts.
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EssentialReview Social Service Plan skill
Review social service plans, taking service users' views and preferences into account. Follow up on the plan, assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
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EssentialTolerate Stress skill
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EssentialUndertake Continuous Professional Development In Social Work skill
Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) to continuously update and develop knowledge, skills and competences within one`s scope of practice in social work.
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EssentialWork In A Multicultural Environment In Health Care skill
Interact, relate and communicate with individuals from a variety of different cultures, when working in a healthcare environment.
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EssentialWork In Partnership With Social Services Users skill
Help social service users identify and express their expectations and strengths, providing them with information and advice to make informed decisions about their circumstances. Work with individuals, families, groups, communities …
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EssentialWork Within Communities skill
Establish social projects aimed at community development and active citizen participation.
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Optional Skills (5 of 194 displayed)
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OptionalGeriatrics knowledge
Geriatrics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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OptionalScientific Research Methodology knowledge
The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.
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OptionalPalliative Care knowledge
The methods of pain relief and quality of life improvement for the patients with serious illnesses.
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OptionalPsychological Counselling Methods knowledge
The various psychological counselling, training and coaching methods for persons of all ages, groups and organizations considering medical aspects.
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OptionalBehavioural Disorders knowledge
The often emotionally disruptive types of behaviour a child or adult can show, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
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OptionalDevelopmental Psychology knowledge
The study of human behaviour, performance, and psychological development from infancy to adolescence.
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OptionalEmployment Law knowledge
The law which mediates the relationship between employees and employers. It concerns employees' rights at work which are binding by the work contract.
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OptionalMigration knowledge
The movement of people from one geographical location to another, and the commensurate impact on social, cultural, political and economical aspects.
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OptionalCommunication knowledge
Exchanging and conveying information, ideas, concepts, thoughts, and feelings through the use of a shared system of words, signs, and semiotic rules via a medium.
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OptionalRestorative Justice knowledge
The justice system that is concerned more with the needs of the victims and the offenders, and of the involved community.
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OptionalSocial Entreprise knowledge
The business that uses its profits to reinvest in social missions, which have a social or environmental impact on the society.
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OptionalDisability Care knowledge
The specific methods and practices used in providing care to people with physical, intellectual and learning disabilities.
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OptionalChild Protection knowledge
Framework of legislation and practice meant to prevent and protect children from abuse and harm
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OptionalCounselling Methods knowledge
Counselling techniques used in different settings and with various groups and individuals, especially concerning methods of supervision and mediation in the counselling process.
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OptionalAdolescent Psychological Development knowledge
Understand the developments and the development needs of children and young persons, observing the behaviour and the attachment relationships in order to detect developmental delay.
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OptionalTherapy In Health Care knowledge
The principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
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OptionalClient-Centred Counselling knowledge
Practice that encourages clients to concentrate on how they feel at the present moment during the counseling session in order to search for the most appropriate solutions.
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OptionalConsultation knowledge
The theories, methods and concepts related to consultation and communication with clients.
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OptionalCriminal Law knowledge
Th legal rules, constitutions and regulations applicable for the punishement of offenders.
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OptionalLearning Needs Analysis knowledge
The process of analysing a student's learning needs through observation and testing, potentially followed by the diagnosis of a learning disorder and a plan for additional support.
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OptionalSupervision Of Persons knowledge
The act of directing one individual or a group of individuals in a certain activity.
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OptionalCurriculum Objectives knowledge
The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.
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OptionalOlder Adults' Needs knowledge
The physical, mental, and social needs of frail, older adults.
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OptionalUniversity Procedures knowledge
The inner workings of a university, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.
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OptionalEducation Law knowledge
The area of law and legislation that concerns education policies and the people working in the sector in an (inter)national context, such as teachers, students, and administrators.
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OptionalFamily Law knowledge
The legal rules that govern family-related disputes between individuals such as marriages, child adoption, civil unions, etc.
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OptionalSocial Pedagogy knowledge
Discipline combining the theory and practice of both education and care, seen from a holistic perspective.
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OptionalPersonality Development Theories knowledge
The theories of the healthy and psychopathological personality development.
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OptionalStages Of Bereavement knowledge
Stages of the bereavement such as the acceptance that the loss has occurred, the experience of pain, the adjustment to life without the person in question.
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OptionalAdult Education knowledge
Instruction targeted at adult students, both in a recreational and in an academic context, for self-improvement purposes, or to better equip the students for the labour market.
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OptionalAssessment Processes knowledge
Various evaluation techniques, theories, and tools applicable in the assessment of students, participants in a programme, and employees. Different assessment strategies such as initial, formative, summative and self- assessment are …
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OptionalCrisis Intervention knowledge
Coping strategies in crisis cases which allow individuals to overcome their problems or fears and avoid psychological distress and breakdown.
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OptionalLearning Difficulties knowledge
The learning disorders some students face in an academic context, especially Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and concentration deficit disorders.
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OptionalSocial Mediation knowledge
The non-violent way of resolving and preventing social conflicts between two parties through the use of a neutral third party who organises and mediates discussions between the two conflicting parties …
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OptionalSpecial Needs Education knowledge
The teaching methods, equipment and settings used to support students with special needs in achieving succes in school or community.
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OptionalCommunity Education knowledge
Programs targeting the social development and learning of individuals in their own community, through a variety of formal or informal education methods.
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OptionalCrime Victims' Needs knowledge
Set of needs required to protect victims of crimes such as respectful treatment, legal recognition, protection from harm during court or criminal investigations, psychological assistance, access to justice and compensation.
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OptionalDependency On Drugs knowledge
Dependency on substances such as alcohol, prescribed medication or cocaine and their impact on the brain and human body.
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OptionalFunding Methods knowledge
The financial possibilities for funding projects such as the traditional ones, namely loans, venture capital, public or private grants up to alternative methods such as crowdfunding.
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OptionalGovernment Social Security Programmes knowledge
The different areas of social security provided by the government, the different rights which citizens have, which benefits are available, the rules which regulate social security and the different situations …
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OptionalIllegal Substances knowledge
The forbidden substances which cannot be transported from one area to another, or carried by an individual, as well as their nature and how to handle them.
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OptionalPublic Housing Legislation knowledge
The regulations and legislation concerning the construction, maintenance and allocation of public housing facilities.
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OptionalCourt Procedures knowledge
The regulations which are in place during the investigation of a court case and during a court hearing, and of how these events occur.
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OptionalCrime Victims' Rights knowledge
Legal rights to which victims of a crime are entitled to under national law.
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OptionalDisability Types knowledge
The nature and types of disabilities affecting the human beings such as physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional or developmental and the specific needs and access requirements of disabled people.
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OptionalHealth Care System knowledge
The structure and function of health care services.
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OptionalHumanitarian Aid Actors knowledge
Stakeholders and organisations involved in deploying humanitarian aid in emergency cases such as natural disasters, war or any other environmental calamity. Such actors can represent local, national, sectorial or international …
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OptionalJob Market Offers knowledge
Job opportunities available on the labour market, depending on the economic field concerned.
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OptionalPedagogy knowledge
The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.
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OptionalPrimary School Procedures knowledge
The inner workings of a primary school, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.
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OptionalRehabilitation knowledge
The methods and procedures used to help an ill or injured person restore lost skills and regain self-sufficiency and control.
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OptionalSocial Security Law knowledge
Legislation concerning the protection of individuals and the provision of aid and benefits, such as health insurance benefits, unemployment benefits, welfare programs and other government-provided social security.
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OptionalTeamwork Principles knowledge
The cooperation between people characterised by a unified commitment to achieving a given goal, participating equally, maintaining open communication, facilitating effective usage of ideas etc.
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OptionalPersonal Development knowledge
The techniques and methods used to improve awareness and identity and develop talents and potential in human beings.
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OptionalStrategies For Handling Cases Of Elder Abuse knowledge
The range of strategies and approaches utilised in the identification, termination, and prevention of instances of elder abuse. This incudes understanding of the methods and procedures used to recognise instances …
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OptionalStrategies For Handling Cases Of Sexual Assault knowledge
The range of strategies and approaches utilised in the identification, termination, and prevention of instances of sexual assault. This incudes understanding of the methods and procedures used to recognise instances …
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OptionalSchool Psychology knowledge
The study of human behaviour and performance with respect to various school processes, the learning needs of young individuals, and the psychological tests accompanying this field of study.
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OptionalDiagnosis Of Mental Health Issues knowledge
The diagnosis of mental health issues such as disorders or illnesses, and psychological factors in other diseases within different issues and different age groups.
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OptionalImmigration Law knowledge
The regulations to follow to ensure compliance during investigations or advice in immigration cases and file handling.
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OptionalLegal Compensation For Victims Of Crime knowledge
The set of legal requirements under which a victim of crime can obtain compensation in the form of pursuing a claim against the offender or obtaining compensation from the state.
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OptionalPsychological Effects Of War knowledge
The impact of war experiences on mental health.
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OptionalAdapt Teaching To Target Group skill
Instruct students in the most fitting manner in regards to the teaching context or the age group, such as a formal versus an informal teaching context, and teaching peers as …
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OptionalAddress Public Health Issues skill
Promote healthy practices and behaviours to ensure that populations stay healthy.
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OptionalAdvise On Conflict Management skill
Advise private or public organisations on monitoring possible conflict risk and development, and on conflict resolution methods specific to the identified conflicts.
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OptionalAdvise On Mental Health skill
Advise persons of all ages and groups in terms of the health-promoting aspects of individual behaviour and institutions with regard to the personal, social and structural factors on physical and …
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OptionalApply Intercultural Teaching Strategies skill
Ensure that the content, methods, materials and the general learning experience is inclusive for all students and takes into account the expectations and experiences of learners from diverse cultural backgrounds. …
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OptionalApply Knowledge Of Human Behaviour skill
Practice principles related to group behaviour, trends in society, and influence of societal dynamics.
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OptionalApply Scientific Methods skill
Apply scientific methods and techniques to investigate phenomena, by acquiring new knowledge or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.
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OptionalApply Teaching Strategies skill
Employ various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct students, such as communicating content in terms they can understand, organising talking points for clarity, and repeating arguments when necessary. Use …
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OptionalAssess Students skill
Evaluate the students' (academic) progress, achievements, course knowledge and skills through assignments, tests, and examinations. Diagnose their needs and track their progress, strengths, and weaknesses. Formulate a summative statement of …
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OptionalAssess The Development Of Youth skill
Evaluate the different aspects of development needs of children and young people.
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OptionalAssist Children With Special Needs In Education Settings skill
Assist children with special needs, identifying their needs, modifying classroom equipment to accommodate them and helping them participate in school activities.
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OptionalAssist In The Organisation Of School Events skill
Provide assistance in the planning and organisation of school events, such as the school's open house day, a sports game or a talent show.
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OptionalAssist Students In Their Learning skill
Support and coach students in their work, give learners practical support and encouragement.
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OptionalAssist Students With Equipment skill
Provide assistance to students when working with (technical) equipment used in practice-based lessons and solve operational problems when necessary.
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OptionalAssist Students With Their Dissertation skill
Support university students with the writing of their paper or theses. Advise on research methods or additions to certain parts of their dissertations. Report different types of errors, such as …
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OptionalBuild Community Relations skill
Establish affectionate and long-lasting relationships with local communities, e.g. by organising special programms for kindergarden, schools and for dissabled and older people, raising awareness and receiving community appreciation in return.
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OptionalCommunicate By Telephone skill
Liaise via telephone by making and answering calls in a timely, professional and polite manner.
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OptionalCommunicate With Youth skill
Use verbal and non-verbal communication and communicate through writing, electronic means, or drawing. Adapt your communication to children and young people`s age, needs, characteristics, abilities, preferences, and culture.
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OptionalCompile Course Material skill
Write, select or recommend a syllabus of learning material for the students enrolled in the course.
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OptionalComply With Legislation Related To Health Care skill
Comply with the regional and national legislation that is relevant to one`s work and apply it in practice.
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OptionalConduct Field Work skill
Conduct field work or research which is the collection of information outside of a laboratory or workplace setting. Visit places in order to collect specific information about the field.
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OptionalConduct Qualitative Research skill
Gather relevant information by applying systematic methods, such as interviews, focus groups, text analysis, observations and case studies.
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OptionalConduct Quantitative Research skill
Execute a systematic empirical investigation of observable phenomena via statistical, mathematical or computational techniques.
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OptionalConduct Scholarly Research skill
Plan scholarly research by formulating the research question and conducting empirical or literature research in order to investigate the truth of the research question.
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OptionalConsult Student's Support System skill
Communicate with multiple parties, including teachers and the family of the student, to discuss the student's behaviour or academic performance.
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OptionalCooperate With Education Professionals skill
Communicate with teachers or other professionals working in education in order to identify needs and areas of improvement in education systems, and to establish a collaborative relationship.
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OptionalCounsel Students skill
Provide assistance to students with educational, career-related or personal issues such as course selection, school adjustment en social integration, career exploration and planning, and family problems.
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OptionalDemonstrate When Teaching skill
Present to others examples of your experience, skills, and competences that are appropriate to specific learning content to help students in their learning.
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OptionalDevelop A Collaborative Therapeutic Relationship skill
Develop a mutually collaborative therapeutic relationship during treatment, fostering and gaining healthcare users' trust and cooperation.
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OptionalDevelop Course Outline skill
Research and establish an outline of the course to be taught and calculate a time frame for the instructional plan in accordance with school regulations and curriculum objectives.
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OptionalDevelop Curriculum skill
Develop and plan the learning goals and outcomes for education institutions, as well as the required teaching methods and potential education resources.
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OptionalDiscuss Research Proposals skill
Discuss proposals and projects with researchers, decide on resources to allocate and whether to move forward with the study.
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OptionalEstablish Collaborative Relations skill
Establish a connection between organisations or individuals which may benefit from communicating with one another in order to facilitate an enduring positive collaborative relationship between both parties.
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OptionalEvaluate Older Adults' Ability To Take Care Of Themselves skill
Assess the condition of an older patient and decide if he or she needs assistance in taking care of him- or herself to eat or to bathe and in meeting …
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OptionalFacilitate Teamwork Between Students skill
Encourage students to cooperate with others in their learning by working in teams, for example through group activities.
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OptionalGive Constructive Feedback skill
Provide founded feedback through both criticism and praise in a respectful, clear, and consistent manner. Highlight achievements as well as mistakes and set up methods of formative assessment to evaluate …
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OptionalGuarantee Students' Safety skill
Ensure all students falling under an instructor or other person's supervision are safe and accounted for. Follow safety precautions in the learning situation.
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OptionalIdentify Mental Health Issues skill
Recognise and critically evaluate any possible mental health/illness issues.
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OptionalImplement Scientific Decision Making In Healthcare skill
Implement scientific findings for evidence-based practice, integrating research evidence into decision making by forming a focused clinical question in response to a recognised information need, searching for the most appropriate …
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OptionalKeep Records Of Attendance skill
Keep track of the pupils who are absent by recording their names on a list of absentees.
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OptionalLiaise With Educational Staff skill
Communicate with the school staff such as teachers, teaching assistants, academic advisors, and the principal on issues relating to students' well-being. In the context of a university, liaise with the …
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OptionalLiaise With Educational Support Staff skill
Communicate with education management, such as the school principal and board members, and with the education support team such as the teaching assistant, school counsellor or academic advisor on issues …
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OptionalMaintain Privacy Of Service Users skill
Respect and maintain the dignity and privacy of the client, protecting his or her confidential information and clearly explaining policies about confidentiality to the client and other parties involved.
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OptionalManage Resources For Educational Purposes skill
Identify the necessary resources needed for learning purposes, such as materials in class or arranged transportation for a field trip. Apply for the corresponding budget and follow up on the …
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OptionalManage Volunteers skill
Manage volunteers' tasks, recruitment, programmes and budgets.
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OptionalMonitor Developments In Field Of Expertise skill
Keep up with new research, regulations, and other significant changes, labour market related or otherwise, occurring within the field of specialisation.
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OptionalMonitor Educational Developments skill
Monitor the changes in educational policies, methodologies and research by reviewing relevant literature and liaising with education officials and institutions.
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OptionalMonitor Student's Behaviour skill
Supervise the student's social behaviour to discover anything unusual. Help solve any issues if necessary.
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OptionalOversee Extra-Curricular Activities skill
Supervise and potentially organise educational or recreational activities for the students outside of mandatory classes.
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OptionalParticipate In Scientific Colloquia skill
Take part in symposia, international experts' conferences, and congresses to present research projects, methods, and results and to gather information on developments in academic research.
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OptionalPerform Classroom Management skill
Maintain discipline and engage students during instruction.
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OptionalPerform Fundraising Activities skill
Perform activities which will raise funds for an organisation or campaign, such as speaking with the public, gathering funds during fundraising or other general events, and using online fundraising tools.
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OptionalPerform Playground Surveillance skill
Observe students' recreational activities to ensure student safety and well-being and intervene when necessary.
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OptionalPrepare Lesson Content skill
Prepare content to be taught in class in accordance with curriculum objectives by drafting exercises, researching up-to-date examples etc.
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OptionalPrepare Youths For Adulthood skill
Work with children and young people to identify the skills and abilities they will need to become effective citizens and adults and to prepare them for independence.
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OptionalPresent Reports skill
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
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OptionalPromote Human Rights skill
Promote and respect human rights and diversity in light of the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of autonomous individuals, taking into account their opinions, beliefs and values, and the …
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OptionalPromote Mental Health skill
Promote factors that enhance emotional well-being such as self-acceptance, personal growth, purpose in life, control of one`s environment, spirituality, self-direction and positive relationships.
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OptionalPromote The Safeguarding Of Young People skill
Understand safeguarding and what should be done in cases of actual or potential harm or abuse.
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OptionalProvide Career Counselling skill
Advise beneficiaries on future career options through counselling and, potentially, through career testing and evaluation.
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OptionalProvide Lesson Materials skill
Ensure that the necessary materials for teaching a class, such as visual aids, are prepared, up-to-date, and present in the instruction space.
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OptionalProvide Technical Expertise skill
Provide expert knowledge in a particular field, especially concerning mechanical or scientific subjects, to decision makers, engineers, technical staff or journalists.
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OptionalProvide Testimony In Court Hearings skill
Provide testimony in court hearings regarding a variety of social matters and other events.
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OptionalPublish Academic Research skill
Conduct academic research, at a university or college or on a personal account, publish it in books or academic journals with the aim of contributing to a field of expertise …
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OptionalSecondary School Procedures skill
The inner workings of a secondary school, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.
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OptionalServe On Academic Committee skill
Contribute to university or college managerial decisions, such as budgetary issues, school policy reviews and recommendations, department promotions, and hiring of new staff members. This may also include participation in …
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OptionalShow Consideration For Student's Situation skill
Take students' personal backgrounds into consideration when teaching, showing empathy and respect.
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OptionalSupervise Doctoral Students skill
Assist students working on a doctorate in specifying their research question and deciding on a methodology. Monitor their progress and conduct quality reviews of their work.
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OptionalSupervise Educational Staff skill
Monitor and evaluate the actions of the educational staff such as teaching or research assistants and teachers and their methods. Mentor, train, and give advice to them if necessary.
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OptionalSupervise Staff skill
Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.
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OptionalSupport Children's Wellbeing skill
Provide an environment that supports and values children and helps them to manage their own feelings and relationships with others.
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OptionalSupport Children Who Have Experienced Trauma skill
Support children who have experienced trauma, identifying their needs and working in ways that promote their rights, inclusion and well being.
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OptionalSupport Social Service Users To Live At Home skill
Support social service users to develop their own personal resources and work with them to access additional resources, services and facilities.
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OptionalSupport The Positiveness Of Youths skill
Help children and young people to assess their social, emotional and identity needs and to develop a positive self image, enhance their self esteem and improve their self reliance.
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OptionalWork In Multidisciplinary Health Teams skill
Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.
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OptionalWork With Virtual Learning Environments skill
Incorporate the use of online learning environments and platforms into the process of instruction.
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OptionalWrite Work-Related Reports skill
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …
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OptionalAct Discreetly skill
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OptionalAdvise On Social Enterprise skill
Provide guidance and information in support to the creation or operational procedures of social enterprises.
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OptionalAdvise On Social Security Benefits skill
Advise citizens on government-regulated benefits they are eligible for, such as unemployment benefits, family benefits, and other social security benefits.
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OptionalAdvise On Training Courses skill
Provide information on possible training options or qualifications and available funding resources, depending on the needs and educational background of the individual.
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OptionalAdvocate For Healthcare Users' Needs skill
Promote patient and family needs in different settings such as inpatient, outpatient, at home, and in the community.
Course recommendations coming soon.
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OptionalAnalyse Call Performance Trends skill
Analyse call quality and performance trends; provide recommendations for future improvement.
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OptionalApply Foreign Languages In Social Services skill
Communicate with social service users and social services providers in foreign languages, according to their needs.
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OptionalArrange In-Home Services For Patients skill
Ensure that the medical discharge of a patient coincides with the arrangement of complementary medical services needed at home.
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OptionalAssess Clients' Drug And Alcohol Addictions skill
Interview clients and assess their addictions in order to establish an appropriate plan for action.
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OptionalAssess Offenders' Risk Behaviour skill
Assess and monitor the behaviour of offenders to gauge whether they pose any further risk to society, and what their chances for positive rehabilitation are, by assessing the environment they're …
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OptionalAssess Social Work Students skill
Assess the appropriate evaluation of students undergoing social work practice.
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OptionalAssist Families In Crisis Situations skill
Help families by counselling them on how to cope with serious situations, where to find more specialised assistance and services that can help them overcome the family problems.
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OptionalAssist The Homeless skill
Work with homeless individuals and support them with their needs, taking into consideration their vulnerability and isolation.
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OptionalAssist With Funeral Planning skill
Aid the families of patients with terminal illnesses with issues related to the organisation of the funeral.
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OptionalCarry Out Social Work Research skill
Initiate and design research to assess social problems and evaluate social work interventions. Use statistical sources to connect the individual data with more aggregated categories and interpret data relating to …
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OptionalCommunicate By Use Of Interpretation In Social Services skill
Communicate through the help of an interpreter to facilitate verbal communication and cultural mediation.
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OptionalCommunicate On The Youth's Well-Being skill
Communicate on the youth's behaviour and welfare with parents, schools and other people in charge of the youth's upbringing and education.
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OptionalCounsel On End-Of-Life Care skill
Advise elderly patients and their families on end-of-life care such as assisted ventilation, artificial feeding and other ethical issues.
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OptionalDevelop Social Security Programmes skill
Develop programmes and policies which aim to protect citizens and grant them rights, such as unemployment and family benefits, as well as to prevent their misuse of government-provided aid.
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OptionalEmpower Individuals, Families And Groups skill
Empower individuals, families and groups towards healthy lifestyles and self-care.
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OptionalEngage With Offenders skill
Work with offenders to promote social change, challenge their offending behaviour and stop the recurrence of such behaviour.
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OptionalHandle Humanitarian Response Programs skill
Facilitate the distribution of humanitarian aid within geographical areas affected by war, natural disasters or other environmental problems and hazards.
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OptionalHelp Clients Cope With Grief skill
Provide support to clients having experienced the loss of close family or friends and help them to express their grief and recover.
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OptionalIdentify Skills Gaps skill
Search and spot possible skills gaps of individuals by using skills assessment tests and tools. Suggest an action plan.
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OptionalInform On The Risks Of Substance And Alcohol Abuse skill
Provide information in the community about the risks and dangers of substance and alcohol abuse.
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OptionalMaintain Records Of Phone Calls skill
Keep track of the phone calls made. Record the caller's personal data, the content of the call and other metadata in accordance with company policies and legal regulations.
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OptionalMaintain Telephony System skill
Prevent telephone faults. Report to the electricians for changing of the equipment and manage telephone installations and moves. Maintain voice-mail system which includes adding, deleting mailboxes and managing security codes …
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OptionalManage A Social Work Unit skill
Lead the social workers team and be responsible for the quality and effectiveness of social services provided within a social work unit.
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OptionalPerform Educational Testing skill
Carry out psychological and educational tests on the personal interests, personality, cognitive capabilities, or language or mathematic skills of a student.
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OptionalPerform Street Interventions In Social Work skill
Conduct outreach activities by providing direct information or counselling services to individuals in their neighbourhood or in the streets, usually targeted at youth or homeless people.
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OptionalPlan Learning Curriculum skill
Organise content, form, methods and technologies for delivery of study experiences that occur during educational effort which leads to gaining learning outcomes.
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OptionalPromote Social Security Programmes skill
Promote government programmes dealing with the provision of aid to individuals in order to gain support for the development and implementation of social security programmes.
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OptionalPromote Youth Work In The Local Community skill
Disseminate information on the advantages of youth work in the local community and help create synergies with third parties that support and promote youth work in general.
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OptionalProvide Community Development Services skill
Provide community based social services to specific groups, individuals or families by assessing their needs, collaborating with appropriate organisations and authorities and facilitating seminars and group workshops that improve their …
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OptionalProvide Domestic Care skill
Assess the support needs of individuals and provide care to people who are usually disabled, in their own homes.
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OptionalProvide Immigration Advice skill
Provide immigration advice to people seeking to move abroad or require entry in a nation in terms of necessary procedures and documentation, or procedures dealing with integration.
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OptionalProvide Information On School Services skill
Present information on the educational and support services of a school or university to students and their parents, such as career guidance services or offered courses.
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OptionalProvide Social Guidance Over The Phone skill
Give social support and advice to individuals over the phone listening to their concerns and reacting accordingly.
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OptionalProvide Victim Assistance skill
Provide support to victims of crimes to help them cope with the situation, including dealing with crime victimisation.
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OptionalRaise Awareness On Issues Important For The Local Community skill
Intervene and implement programs or activities that raise awareness of issues relevant for the respective local community, such as social or economic inequality, gender issues, violence, and drug abuse.'
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OptionalSupervise Students In Social Services skill
Supervise social work students while they are on social work placement. Share expertise and train them to execute their responsibilities well.
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OptionalSupport Individuals To Adjust To Physical Disability skill
Assist individuals to adjust to the implications of physical disability and to understand the new responsibilities and level of dependency.
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OptionalSupport Juvenile Victims skill
Support juvenile victims to monitor their mental and emotional well-being, and that they are capable of enduring any difficult situation they are being put through such as a court trial …
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OptionalSupport Migrants To Integrate In The Receiving Country skill
Assist and offer support to migrants with their integration in the receiving society, both from an administrative and social point of view.
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OptionalSupport Social Service Users At The End Of Life skill
Support individuals to prepare for the end of life and to plan the care and support they wish to receive through the process of dying, providing care and support as …
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OptionalSupport Social Service Users To Manage Their Financial Affairs skill
Work with individuals to access information and advice about their financial affairs and support them to manage and monitor their finances.
Course recommendations coming soon.
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OptionalSupport Victims Of Human Rights Violations skill
Support individuals or groups who have been a target of abuse, discrimination, violence or other acts which violate human rights agreements and regulations in order to protect them and provide …
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OptionalSupport Volunteers skill
Follow up volunteer activity.
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OptionalTackle Issues That Block Academic Progress skill
Address the issues that can block a pupil`s school progress, such as social, psychological, emotional or physical difficulties, through counselling and intervention methods.
Course recommendations coming soon.
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OptionalTeach Principles Of Social Work skill
Instruct students in the theory and practice of social work including social work knowledge, skills, and values to prepare them in engaging in culturally competent social work with diverse populations …
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OptionalUse Clinical Assessment Techniques skill
Use clinical reasoning techniques and clinical judgement when applying a range of appropriate assessment techniques, such as mental status assessment, diagnosis, dynamic formulation, and potential treatment planning.
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OptionalUse Computer Telephony Integration skill
Utilise technology that allows interaction between telephone and computer. Enable call services directly within a desktop environment.
Course recommendations coming soon.
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OptionalWork On The Effects Of Abuse skill
Work with individuals on the effects of abuse and trauma such as sexual, physical, psychological, cultural and neglect.
Course recommendations coming soon.
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OptionalWork With Healthcare Users' Social Network skill
Get involved with the friends, families and other relevant actors important for the client or patient being treated, under the conditions of confidentiality and transparency.
Course recommendations coming soon.
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OptionalWork With Patterns Of Psychological Behaviour skill
Work with the patterns of a patient or client's psychological behaviour, which may be outside of their conscious awareness, such as non-verbal and pre-verbal patterns, clinical processes of defence mechanisms, …
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OptionalWork With Social Service Users In A Group skill
Establish a group of social service users and work together towards individual and group goals.
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