community education
Programs targeting the social development and learning of individuals in their own community, through a variety of formal or informal education methods.
Community health workers provide advice and information about various health subjects to the community. They can assist with pre- and post-natal care, give nutritional advice and help individuals stop smoking. Community health workers develop health and prevention programmes.
Competences and skills
33 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competenceslegal requirements in the social sector
The prescribed legislative and regulatory requirements in the social sector.
Essential skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencesapply decision making within social work
Take decisions when called for, staying within the limits of granted authority and considering the input from the service user and other caregivers.
apply quality standards in social services
Apply quality standards in social services while upholding social work values and principles.
assess social service users' situation
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 resources, in order to meet physical, emotional and social needs.
build helping relationship with social service users
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.
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
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.
maintain records of work with service users
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.
- Scope note
- It includes digitally recorded notes.
review social service plan
Review social service plans, taking your service users' views and preferences into account. Follow up on the plan, assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
Cross-sector
5 competencesapply knowledge of human behaviour
Practice principles related to group behaviour, trends in society, and influence of societal dynamics.
build community relations
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.
communicate with social service users
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.
provide social counselling
Assist and guide social service users to resolve personal, social or psychological problems and difficulties.
relate empathetically
Recognise, understand and share emotions and insights experienced by another.
Optional skills and competences 19 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
14 competencesadvise on mental health
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 mental health.
advise on pregnancy
Counsel patients on normal changes occurring in pregnancy, providing advice on nutrition, drug effects and other lifestyle changes.
advocate for social service users
Speak for and on behalf of service users, using communicative skills and knowledge of relevant fields to assist those less advantaged.
assess clients' drug and alcohol addictions
Interview clients and assess their addictions in order to establish an appropriate plan for action.
assist families in crisis situations
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.
assist individuals with disabilities in community activities
Facilitate the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the community and support them to establish and maintain relationships through access to community activities, venues and services.
contribute to continuity of health care
Contribute to the delivery of coordinated and continuous healthcare.
deliver group sessions on nutrition
Deliver information on good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to groups.
empower social service users
Enable individuals, families, groups and communities to gain more control over their lives and environment, either by themselves or with the help of others.
identify the health benefits of nutritional changes
Recognize the effects of nutritional changes on human organism and how they impact it positively.
inform on the risks of substance and alcohol abuse
Provide information in the community about the risks and dangers of substance and alcohol abuse.
manage health promotion activities
Plan, implement and evaluate health promotion activities and projects in different settings such as kindergarten and school, workplace and business, social living environment and primary health care, particularly in the context of projects.
perform health assessment autonomously
Autonomously perform comprehensive health assessment, using professional judgement to refer patients requiring specialist attention to other health professionals and agencies as appropriate.
promote health and safety policies in health services
Promote adherence to local, regional, national and EU Health and Safety legislation, policies, guidelines and protocols.
Cross-sector
5 competencesaddress public health issues
Promote healthy practices and behaviours to ensure that populations stay healthy.
contribute to public health campaigns
Contribute to local or national public health campaigns by evaluating health priorities, the government changes in regulations and advertising the new trends in relation to health care and prevention.
manage social crisis
Identify, respond and motivate individuals in social crisis situations, in a timely manner, making use of all resources.
promote social change
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.
support individuals on nutrition changes
Encourage and support individuals in their strive to keep realistic nutritional goals and practices in their day to day diet.