Hostel Assistant ( Casual ) - Port Charlotte Youth Hostel - Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute Job Reference: PCIHA032 Position: Hostel Assistant - Casual Location: Port Charlotte Youth Hostel, PA48 7TX Contract: Fixed Term Contract, start date 23/Mar/2026 until 04/Oct/2026 Hours Per Week: Casual – up to 16 hpw as and when required Salary: £12.40 per hour Accommodation: This is a live out position Do you enjoy outdoor activities and exploring your surroundings in your spare time? From cities to islands, beaches to hills or mountains and all points in between, our youth hostels provide the perfect base for field trips, activity breaks or cultural tours. Hostelling is open to all. We are a non-profit charity, and we take our responsibilities seriously, helping guests of all ages and backgrounds to discover and experience all that is Scotland. 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 and who loves engaging in conversation with guests. Someone who can support and respect their colleagues, as some of the teams live in depending on location. In return we offer: 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 an evidence of your right to work in the UK before starting with us. Closing Date: 14th February 2026 Interview: TBC Please note: We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.