Recruiting Postgrads for Peer Support Scheme 2017-18

Could you be an LSE Peer Supporter in 2017-2018?

Application deadline: Tuesday 5th September 2017

The LSE Student Counselling Service is looking for 2nd or 3rd year postgraduate students, who are interested in becoming Peer Supporters in the 2017-2018 academic year.

In this voluntary role you will receive 34 hours of training from the LSE Student Counselling Service in listening, questioning and responding skills, plus fortnightly supervision throughout the year. These skills will enable you to provide emotional support to your peers at the LSE through the Peer Support Project.

Previous Peer Supporters who have completed the Peer Support training said they gained a tremendous amount from it. In addition to meeting regularly and developing close bonds with others who attend the training, Peer Supporters found that they gained an increased ability to listen and respond supportively in all walks of life. Becoming a Peer Supporter offers transferable skills in listening, communicating and relating to others, as well as enhanced learning about yourself within inter-personal and organisational settings. Being a Peer Supporter is widely recognised as enhancing CVs, with increased emotional intelligence and social capital. Should you wish to continue for a further year as a peer supporter, you will be offered a space in LSE accommodation.

Training:

This will consist of 6 training days to be delivered on Wednesdays and Thursdays during October 2017. Please note: the training will not equip you to become a counsellor, but someone who is equipped to support their peers in an approachable, informal and supportive way.

Peer Support Supervision & On-Going Training:

On completion of the training, Peer Supporters are organised into supervision groups. The 90 minute supervision meetings take place every two weeks and are facilitated by a counsellor. It is a space where Peer Supporters can discuss issues arising from the support they provide to others.

Supervision is mandatory and you cannot be a peer supporter if you do not attend fortnightly supervision. In addition to this commitment, you should expect to spend 1-2 hours per week in your role as peer supporter.

Selection Process:

There is further information on the Peer Support page on the Student Counselling Service website. If you are interested in becoming a Peer Supporter please download the application form from the website or request an application form from student.counselling.

Closing date: Tuesday the 5th September 2017.

We will be interviewing interested applicants on the 19th/20th of September.

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Student Training Advisor Vacancy

IMT are recruiting returning students to work part time for the following vacancies:

Student Training Advisor (Michaelmas and Lent terms 2017-18, continuing LSE students only)

Student Training Advisors work as part of a team to provide guidance and support to LSE students and staff during IT training courses on Microsoft Office and web design. Excellent communication skills and previous experience in teaching or tutoring is essential; in-depth knowledge of Excel and Word desirable, but comprehensive technical training is provided.

• To apply send your CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria in the it.training
• Applications will be accepted between 4 July and 21 September.
• Closing date for applications: 23:59, Thursday 21st September 2017
• Interviews will take place throughout the summer according to availability of the interview panel and the candidates. All interviews must be completed by 26 September.
• Start Date: Michaelmas Term 2017
• Pay: c. £13.90/hour
• Average Hours Per Week: 4 – 10 (Term Time only)