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The supermarket has changed its ruling not to grant a paying position to an autistic man after previously stating he had to discontinue stacking shelves at the store where he had volunteered for several years.

During the summer, Tom's mother asked whether her family member the individual could be offered a job at the grocery store in the Manchester area, but her application was ultimately declined by the company's corporate office.

Recently, rival chain the grocery chain stated it wanted to offer Tom employment hours at its Cheadle Hulme store.

Responding to Waitrose's U-turn, Tom's mother commented: "We are going to think about it and decide whether it is in the optimal outcome for Tom to go back... and are having further discussions with the company."

'Looking into the matter'

A official for the supermarket chain said: "We'd like to see Tom resume, in a paying position, and are seeking support from his loved ones and the support organization to do so."

"We hope to have him return with us very soon."

"We care deeply about assisting workers into the job market who might otherwise not be offered opportunities."

"Consequently, we warmly welcomed Tom and his support worker into our local store to learn the ropes and develop his abilities."

"We have procedures in place to facilitate community service, and are examining the circumstances in Tom's situation."

Tom's mother explained she had been "profoundly affected" by how the public had responded to her talking about her son's experiences.

Tom, who has specific communication needs, was commended for his work ethic by supervisors.

"He contributed more than six hundred hours of his time solely because he desired community connection, be helpful, and make a difference," stated his mum.

The parent praised and thanked team members at Waitrose's Cheadle Hulme store for supporting him, adding: "They made him part of the team and were wonderfully accommodating."

"I believe he was just under the radar - everything was working well until it went to head office."

Both individuals have been backed by Greater Manchester mayor the public figure.

He posted on social media that Tom had received "truly terrible" management and promised to "help him to identify different opportunities that succeeds".

The official stated the regional organization "strongly urges each company - such as Waitrose - to register to our brand new Bee Neuroinclusive Code of Practice".

Discussing with Frances, who shared information of Tom's Asda job offer on local radio, the elected official commented: "Well done for raising awareness because we require a significant public information effort here."

She accepted his invitation to become an advocate for the initiative.