Richard Waite
Associate Trainer, Consultant
Richard started work in this field thirty-seven years ago when he founded a residential service for children and adults using innovative approaches to outdoor education and groupwork. He moved to the mainstream as a child and family social worker, managed two local authority children's homes and then a child and parent support project for young children with offending behaviour.
Richard started work in this field thirty-seven years ago when he founded a residential service for children and adults using innovative approaches to outdoor education and groupwork. He moved to the mainstream as a child and family social worker, managed two local authority children's homes and then a child and parent support project for young children with offending behaviour.
Richard's training work includes a range of child-care and related system topics for foster carers, early years, teaching, social work, residential, community and health practitioners. His aim is always to help participants clarify thinking and develop effective personal practice in situations where children and parents are affected by trauma and dysfunctional relationships.
| Dates | Description |
|---|---|
| 2006 - Present | Independent social worker and consultant |
| 2007 - 2024 | Child Care Consultant, Lilias Graham Trust (residential family assessment and support services) |
| 2008 - 2018 | Children's Safeguarder |
| 2005 - 2017 | Director, Consultant & Trainer with Children's Services Ltd |
| 2003 - 2005 | Children's Services Manager, Barnardo's Matrix Project |
| 2000 - 2003 | Residential Children's Home Manager |
| 1998 - 2000 | Social Worker, children and families, Stirling Council |
| 1989 - 1997 | Director and Head of Centre, Border Adventure |
| Qualification | Organisation | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Child Protection Studies | University of Dundee | 2002 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work | University of Stirling | 1998 |
| BA (Hons) Philosophy and Politics | University of Southampton | 1985 |
Our other associates
- Ann Berry
- Brian Roberts
- Catherine Gordon
- Dean Reilly-Sharp
- Felicia Wood
- Gem Novis
- Heather Daulphin
- James Harris
- Jessica Tett
- Jo McAndrews
- Julie Revels
- Keith Davies
- Lynne Hipkin
- Maria Lawton
- Nicky Spencer-Hutchings
- Patrick Finegan
- Polly Wright
- Rachael Pryor
- Richard Waite
- Shashi Knott
- Sheila Mulvenney
- Suzi Moore
- Tom Pyne