Hostel Assistant – Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel ( 22.5 hpw )

Banking & Financial Services
Scottish Borders
May 16, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Hostel Assistant – Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

Job Reference: CLOHA082

Location: Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel, PH22 1QY

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 18 Oct 2026, starting ASAP.

Hours per week: 22.5 hours

Salary: £13.00 per hour

Accommodation: 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, our youth hostels provide the perfect base for field trips, activity breaks or cultural tours. 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.

Responsibilities

  • Full reception service, check in/out, handling customer enquiries.
  • Cleaning and housekeeping duties.
  • Basic catering tasks.
  • Adaptable to changing workloads and priorities during busy periods.
  • Communicate well with guests and support co workers; some team members live in the hostel.

Qualifications

  • One satisfactory reference.
  • Recent Basic Disclosure clearance.
  • Evidence of right to work in the UK.
  • Excellent communication skills and a teamwork oriented approach.
  • Adaptability and the ability to handle changing priorities.

Benefits

  • Membership of Hostelling Scotland.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Pension and holidays.
  • Uniform provided.

Location

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