Jobcentre Plus work coaches are ready to assist jobseekers and employers as the number of East Renfrewshire claimants rises.
The latest figures show that 115,000 people in Scotland currently remain unemployed, an increase of 11,000 from the previous quarter.
In East Renfrewshire, the number of claimants of all ages is up one per cent on the previous year.
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In response to these figures, Jobcentre Plus is encouraging people to get in touch for tailored support and experience.
A manager from the jobcentre said: "Jobcentre work coaches are geared up to provide the right support, including access to training and voluntary work experience to help jobseekers get job ready.
"Our partnership teams are working hard to bring in vacancies to meet the needs of our customers and are working with employers to provide opportunities."
The jobcentre is also providing tailored support for jobseekers to apply for positions with the Civil Service, Ovo, and Premier Inn.
Jobseekers are encouraged to use the DWP's 'FindaJob' website to explore thousands of available jobs.
The jobcentre's employer partnership managers are actively collaborating with local employers with the aim of filling their vacancies.
Alison McGovern MP, Minister for Wmployment, said: "We’re determined to get Britain working again as part of our Plan for Change by overhauling jobcentres, creating good jobs, transforming skills, transitioning to net zero, and delivering the biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation.
"This month, local areas are also starting to roll out their plans to tackle the root causes of inactivity as we get Britain back to health and back to work – backed by a share of £125 million of investment.
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“Real wages are continuing to rise, and the National Living Wage is also coming into effect this month – boosting working people’s payslips and improving living standards as part of our Plan for Change.
Kirsty McNeill, Scotland Office Minister, said: "It is encouraging to see wages growing in Scotland but concerning that our economic inactivity rate remains higher than the rest of the UK, and underlines why both of Scotland's governments need to step up to support more people into work.
“Through the UK Government's Plan for Change we are working to kick-start economic growth, create jobs and put more money in people’s pockets."
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