Overview
Job Reference: GCOHA074
Position: Hostel Assistant
Location: Glencoe Youth Hostel (PH49 4HX)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Start date ASAP until 15/Nov/2026
Hours per week: 37.50 Hours
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Accommodation: Live in accommodation available (Note: a small weekly utility levy applies.)
Role summary
As a Hostel Assistant, you will be undertaking a range of hostel duties including full reception service, check-in/out, handling customer enquiries, cleaning & housekeeping and basic catering duties. You should be adaptable, as workloads & priorities can change during the busy periods. Naturally a great communicator who loves to work as part of a team. Someone who can support and respect their colleagues, as some of the teams live in depending on location.
Responsibilities
* Provide full reception service, including check-in and check-out.
* Answer guest enquiries and support guests during their stay.
* Carry out cleaning and housekeeping tasks to maintain a high standard of accommodation.
* Assist with basic catering duties as required.
* Adapt to changing workloads and priorities during busy periods.
* Work as part of a team and support colleagues, including in live-in locations where applicable.
In Return We Offer
* Membership of Hostelling Scotland – enjoy locations of our hostels and service during time away from work.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension and holidays
* Uniform is provided
Additional Information
* A successful candidate is required to provide one satisfactory reference and a recent Basic Disclosure clearance
* You must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK before starting with us.
How To Apply
If you would like to join us, please visit our website www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/careers to learn about how we process job applicants’ information and apply through our website.
Closing Date
10th May 2026
Interview
TBC
Please note
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
#J-18808-Ljbffr