Richard Devine Email & Phone Number

Rich Devine is a Consultant Social Worker with over 14 years of experience working with children and families in a child protection context. He holds a Masters in Attachment Studies from Roehampton University, London (2018), and is trained in several attachment procedures. Currently, he is a Fellow with International Association Study of Attachment and Adaptation. Rich is a Visiting Researcher at Cambridge University and a member of Relational Activism (https://www.relationalactivism.com/). He writes one of the UK’s most popular social work blogs, exploring topics such as direct work with children, assessment, and relationship-based practice.Rich has delivered extensive training, including with Research in Practice on direct work with children and has led BASW’s Child Protection Masterclass Series, covering crucial topics such as direct work with children, assessment, working with attachment and trauma, and addiction. Additionally, he writes a bi-monthly column for BASW's Professional Social Work Magazine and has delivered keynote speeches in both England and Ireland.With a deep commitment to enhancing social work practice through education and advocacy, Rich is available for independent training, consultancy, and keynote engagements. His expertise and passion for relationship-based practice make him a sought-after speaker and trainer in the field of social work.Get in TouchFor inquiries about training, consultancy, or keynote speaking opportunities, please contact me through LinkedIn or visit my website at richarddevinesocialwork.com

Listed skills include Social Work, Parenting Assessments, Attachment Theory, Child Protective Services, and 1 others.