social development
The learning process of a child through social interaction. Among the various activities that it encompasses, social development supports children in obtaining and fortifying learning skills and having positive attitudes.
Social pedagogues provide care, support, and education to children and young persons with different backgrounds or capabilities. They develop educational processes for young persons to be in charge of their own experiences, using a multi-disciplinary approach set to the learning experience. Social pedagogues contribute to the individuals' learning, welfare, and societal inclusion, and put an emphasis on building self-reliance.
Competences and skills
60 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
11 competencesadolescent psychological development
The developments needs of children and young persons, their behaviour and the attachment relationships and the possible signs of developmental delay.
counselling methods
Counselling techniques used in different settings and with various groups and individuals, especially concerning methods of supervision and mediation in the counselling process.
health education
The factors affecting health and of the educational approach to assisting people to make healthy life choices.
legal requirements in the social sector
The prescribed legislative and regulatory requirements in the social sector.
pedagogy
The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.
psychological theories
The historical development of counselling and psychological theories, as well as the perspectives, applications, and interviewing and counselling strategies.
psychology
The human behaviour and performance with individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, and motivation.
social justice
The development and principles of human rights and social justice and the way they should be applied on a case by case basis.
social pedagogy
Discipline combining the theory and practice of both education and care, seen from a holistic perspective.
social sciences
The development and characteristics of sociological, anthropological, psychological, political, and social policy theories.
supervision of persons
The act of directing one individual or a group of individuals in a certain activity.
Essential skills and competences 32 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
16 competencesaccept own accountability
Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.
apply holistic approach within social services
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.
apply person-centred care
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.
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.
assess the development of youth
Evaluate the different aspects of development needs of children and young people.
conduct educational activities
Plan, perform and supervise educational activities for a variety of audiences, such as for school children, university students, specialist groups, or members of the public.
cooperate at inter-professional level
Cooperate with people in other sectors in relation to social service work.
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.
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
Take the lead in the practical handling of social work cases and activities.
determine child welfare
Evaluate whether the child needs to be taken out of his home situation and assess child`s placement in foster care. Make home visits to assess allegations of child abuse or neglect.
empower individuals, families and groups
Empower individuals, families and groups towards healthy lifestyles and self-care.
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
Ensure hygienic work practice, respecting the safety of the environment at day care, residential care settings and care at home.
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.
support traumatised children
Support children who have experienced trauma, identifying their needs and working in ways that promote their rights, inclusion and well being.
use pedagogic strategies for creativity
Communicate to others on devising and facilitating creative processes through the use of a range of tasks and activities appropriate to the target group.
Cross-sector
16 competencesapply socially just working principles
Work in accordance with management and organisational principles and values focusing on human rights and social justice.
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
Communicate professionally and cooperate with members of the other professions in the health and social services sector.
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.
communicate with youth
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.
listen actively
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, clients, passengers, service users or others, and provide solutions accordingly.
manage social crisis
Identify, respond and motivate individuals in social crisis situations, in a timely manner, making use of all resources.
manage stress in the work place
Cope with sources of stress and cross-pressure in one's own professional life, such as occupational, managerial, institutional and personal stress, and help others do the same so as to promote the well-being of your colleagues and avoid burn-out.
prepare youths for adulthood
Work with children and young people to identify the skills and abilities they will need for their transition to become independent and self-sufficient adults.
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.
promote the safeguarding of young people
Understand safeguarding and what should be done in cases of actual or potential harm or abuse.
relate empathetically
Recognise, understand and share emotions and insights experienced by another.
report on social development
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.
support children's wellbeing
Provide an environment that supports and values children and helps them to manage their own feelings and relationships with others.
support social service users to live at home
Support social service users to develop their own personal resources and work with them to access additional resources, services and facilities.
support the positiveness of youths
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.
undertake continuous professional development in social work
Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) to continuously update and develop knowledge, skills and competences within one`s scope of practice in social work.
Optional knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencetheatre pedagogy
Discipline combining theatrical means with educational elements in order to enforce learning, creativity and social awareness.
Sector-specific
2 competencesdisability care
The specific methods and practices used in providing care to people with physical, intellectual and learning disabilities.
social mediation
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 in order to find a solution or compromise that suits both parties.
Cross-sector
3 competencescommunity education
Programs targeting the social development and learning of individuals in their own community, through a variety of formal or informal education methods.
disability types
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.
special needs education
The teaching methods, equipment and settings used to support students with special needs in achieving succes in school or community.
Optional skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesassist children with special needs in education settings
Assist children with special needs, identifying their needs, modifying classroom equipment to accommodate them and helping them participate in school activities.
communicate by use of interpretation services
Communicate through the help of an interpreter to facilitate verbal communication and cultural mediation.
cooperate with professionals
Communicate with professionals of other organisations that support young people such as social care, health, police, education and local authorities in order to identify needs and areas of improvement in youth work, and to establish a collaborative relationship.
plan youth activities
Run projects organised for young people such as arts-based activities, outdoor education and sporting activities.
support sport activities in education
Support sport and physical activity in an education context. Analyse the educational community in which the sport organisation will be working, establish effective working relationships with key stakeholders in that community and enable the educational community, through professional advice and expertise, to establish and sustain opportunities for participation and progression for children and young people.
Cross-sector
5 competencesapply foreign languages in social services
Communicate with social service users and social services providers in foreign languages, according to their needs.
communicate about youth's well-being
Communicate about youth's behaviour and welfare with parents, schools and other people in charge of the youth's upbringing and education.
monitor children's physical development
Recognise and describe the development of children, observing the following criteria: weight, length, and head size, nutritional requirements, renal function, hormonal influences on development, response to stress, and infection.
use learning strategies
Use different channels of perception, learning styles, strategies and methods to acquire knowledge, know-how, skills and competences.
work for public inclusion
Work on an educational level with specific groups for public inclusion, like prisoners, youth, children.