He said the government should rethink plans on sending the log-term unemployed, lone parents and the disabled to work.
He warned this could cause poverty as a result of rising unemployment.
From next week, people are expected to find work once their youngest child is a least 12 years old or they will see their benefits cut.
Sir Richard, who is head of the social security advisory committee, said the so-called "welfare to work" reforms risked "falling into disrepute".
From monday, those with children over 12 will no longer be able to claim income support. However they can claim job seeker allowance instead.
He has called for the change to be delayed for a year or two.
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