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The supermarket has overturned its determination not to offer paid work to an autistic man after initially saying he had to discontinue working at the branch where he had worked unpaid for several years.

During the summer, Frances Boyd inquired whether her family member her son could be given a job at the retail establishment in Cheadle Hulme, but her application was ultimately declined by Waitrose head office.

Recently, alternative retailer the grocery chain said it was interested in providing Tom paid shifts at its Manchester location.

Reacting to the supermarket's reversal, Frances commented: "We are going to consider the offer and choose whether it is in what's best for our son to go back... and are having ongoing talks with the supermarket."

'We are investigating'

A spokesman for Waitrose said: "We'd like to welcome Tom back, in paid employment, and are seeking support from his relatives and the charity to make this happen."

"We hope to see him back with us shortly."

"We are committed about helping individuals into the employment who might typically not be provided employment."

"Therefore, we gladly accepted Tom and his helper into our Cheadle Hulme branch to build skills and develop his abilities."

"We have guidelines in place to support unpaid work, and are investigating the circumstances in this case."

Frances said she had been "overwhelmed" by how people had answered to her talking about her child's situation.

The young man, who has limited communication skills, was commended for his dedication by store leadership.

"He donated extensive time of his time solely because he wanted to belong, make a difference, and make a difference," said his mum.

The parent recognized and acknowledged staff at the local supermarket for supporting him, adding: "They made him part of the team and were wonderfully accommodating."

"I feel he was just flying under the radar - everything was working well until it reached corporate level."

Tom and his mum have been endorsed by local official the public figure.

He wrote on online platforms that Tom had received "deeply concerning" management and vowed to "support him to secure alternative employment that functions".

Burnham declared the local government body "actively promotes all employers - including Waitrose - to register to our newly established diversity program".

Discussing with the parent, who announced of the alternative position on BBC Radio Manchester, the public figure commented: "Congratulations for bringing attention because we need a significant public information effort here."

She agreed to his invitation to become an advocate for the program.