Rob Mitchell
@robmitch92.bsky.social
Bradford based Social Worker. Blogger, co-author & podcaster of all things Social Work, Cats & Rocket Science.
Sometimes found hiding in Sweden. #LUFC #GAIS
Sometimes found hiding in Sweden. #LUFC #GAIS
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Rob Mitchell
@robmitch92.bsky.social
· Dec 4
The Social Work, Cats and Rocket Science Guide to Rights-Based Practice : An A-Z, from Advocacy to Zones of Influence
Dive into the heart of social work in this pioneering A-Z reference guide which brings theory to life through the lived experience of social workers.Drawing on narrative accounts from a ...
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Pre orders for ‘The Social Work, Cats and Rocket Science Guide to Rights Based Practice’ here. With all author profits to Stay Up Late at @gigbuddies.bsky.social
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In a world where advocating the burning of innocent people is seen by some as heroic, our adult social workers in Bradford donate toys for the children of those staying in hotels awaiting their asylum claim, so that they feel welcomed, valued and loved.
August 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
In a world where advocating the burning of innocent people is seen by some as heroic, our adult social workers in Bradford donate toys for the children of those staying in hotels awaiting their asylum claim, so that they feel welcomed, valued and loved.
Brilliant to see my friend, colleague, social worker and inspirational collaborator @elaineljames.bsky.social from Bradford Council awarded an MBE today from King Charles. Her work on promote the vote and her impact on social care & social work is utterly remarkable. A very well deserved honour.
July 16, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Brilliant to see my friend, colleague, social worker and inspirational collaborator @elaineljames.bsky.social from Bradford Council awarded an MBE today from King Charles. Her work on promote the vote and her impact on social care & social work is utterly remarkable. A very well deserved honour.
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In Bradford yesterday, great to see a council investing in #socialwork a huge credit to @robmitch92.bsky.social & colleagues
July 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
In Bradford yesterday, great to see a council investing in #socialwork a huge credit to @robmitch92.bsky.social & colleagues
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You’ve only to walk onto an older people’s ward anywhere in the country, and see the spectacular mess, misunderstanding and misuse of DNR and the attitudes that underpin its use, to know that the #AssistedDyingBill is so deeply concerning.
November 29, 2024 at 6:25 AM
You’ve only to walk onto an older people’s ward anywhere in the country, and see the spectacular mess, misunderstanding and misuse of DNR and the attitudes that underpin its use, to know that the #AssistedDyingBill is so deeply concerning.
Glad midsommar till familj och vänner i Sverige. 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪
And there’s only ever one song for midsommar, right?
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And there’s only ever one song for midsommar, right?
youtu.be/4Cj0jG5nMn0?...
Håkan Hellström - En midsommarnattsdröm (Official Video)
YouTube video by Håkan Hellström
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June 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Glad midsommar till familj och vänner i Sverige. 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪
And there’s only ever one song for midsommar, right?
youtu.be/4Cj0jG5nMn0?...
And there’s only ever one song for midsommar, right?
youtu.be/4Cj0jG5nMn0?...
Our Practice Model training today. Lots about reflection and risk. The risk of us. Of our intervention. Of our restrictions, lawful and otherwise. Of our dominant perspective. Of our bias. Of our influence. Of our systems and of our ‘need’ for conformity.
June 17, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Our Practice Model training today. Lots about reflection and risk. The risk of us. Of our intervention. Of our restrictions, lawful and otherwise. Of our dominant perspective. Of our bias. Of our influence. Of our systems and of our ‘need’ for conformity.
Shout out to anyone who for whatever reason finds today difficult x. #FathersDay
June 15, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Shout out to anyone who for whatever reason finds today difficult x. #FathersDay
We should all be exceptionally concerned that #Reform are running councils, including children’s and adults services. Mentioning the age of the elected councillors is ageist and unhelpful. And surely their vile, divisive politics is enough reason to be worried sick anyway?
June 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
We should all be exceptionally concerned that #Reform are running councils, including children’s and adults services. Mentioning the age of the elected councillors is ageist and unhelpful. And surely their vile, divisive politics is enough reason to be worried sick anyway?
I think the thing ultimately about AI and social work is whether we believe in humanity, with every single one of its flaws, over highly intelligent process. Despite seemingly everyone telling me that AI is to be welcomed, embraced and championed, I’m sort of wedded to the humanity stuff.
June 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I think the thing ultimately about AI and social work is whether we believe in humanity, with every single one of its flaws, over highly intelligent process. Despite seemingly everyone telling me that AI is to be welcomed, embraced and championed, I’m sort of wedded to the humanity stuff.
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If we continue to believe that we have a duty to safeguard people, rather than safeguard their fundamental rights, we wont help keep people safe, we will merely continue to embed a culture of othering. Every person who requires residential support should have access to advocacy.
June 8, 2025 at 7:55 AM
If we continue to believe that we have a duty to safeguard people, rather than safeguard their fundamental rights, we wont help keep people safe, we will merely continue to embed a culture of othering. Every person who requires residential support should have access to advocacy.
If we continue to believe that we have a duty to safeguard people, rather than safeguard their fundamental rights, we wont help keep people safe, we will merely continue to embed a culture of othering. Every person who requires residential support should have access to advocacy.
June 8, 2025 at 7:55 AM
If we continue to believe that we have a duty to safeguard people, rather than safeguard their fundamental rights, we wont help keep people safe, we will merely continue to embed a culture of othering. Every person who requires residential support should have access to advocacy.
Happy #EidAlAdha2025 to all those celebrating and especially to all our brilliant colleagues across Bradford Council.
June 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Happy #EidAlAdha2025 to all those celebrating and especially to all our brilliant colleagues across Bradford Council.
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“She’s only telling us what we want to hear”. No-one’s compliance is more disguised than our own.
#socialwork
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#socialwork
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Telling us what we want to hear
A guest blog by @DickyBiscuit In this blog post, I will consider a particular phrase I’ve come across, which is used sometimes by a minority of professionals in assessment records. When used…
socialworkcatsandrocketscience.com
May 28, 2025 at 6:58 AM
“She’s only telling us what we want to hear”. No-one’s compliance is more disguised than our own.
#socialwork
socialworkcatsandrocketscience.com/2019/05/05/t...
#socialwork
socialworkcatsandrocketscience.com/2019/05/05/t...
“She’s only telling us what we want to hear”. No-one’s compliance is more disguised than our own.
#socialwork
socialworkcatsandrocketscience.com/2019/05/05/t...
#socialwork
socialworkcatsandrocketscience.com/2019/05/05/t...
Telling us what we want to hear
A guest blog by @DickyBiscuit In this blog post, I will consider a particular phrase I’ve come across, which is used sometimes by a minority of professionals in assessment records. When used…
socialworkcatsandrocketscience.com
May 28, 2025 at 6:58 AM
“She’s only telling us what we want to hear”. No-one’s compliance is more disguised than our own.
#socialwork
socialworkcatsandrocketscience.com/2019/05/05/t...
#socialwork
socialworkcatsandrocketscience.com/2019/05/05/t...
Surgery courtesy of good people at Manchester Eye Hospital. Another reminder of how grateful we should be that skilled practitioners come to the UK to use their skills. Immigration is vital & welcomed. Always love how technical identifying the right eye to operate on is too!
May 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Surgery courtesy of good people at Manchester Eye Hospital. Another reminder of how grateful we should be that skilled practitioners come to the UK to use their skills. Immigration is vital & welcomed. Always love how technical identifying the right eye to operate on is too!
This man lived in the same care home for 4 years. Thats 1460 days. 35,000 hours. What relationship did they have with him that it got to this? www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Police pepper-sprayed and Tasered 93-year-old disabled man, court hears
Two officers responding to call from care home in East Sussex allegedly also hit Donald Burgess with baton
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May 20, 2025 at 7:21 AM
This man lived in the same care home for 4 years. Thats 1460 days. 35,000 hours. What relationship did they have with him that it got to this? www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The end of an amazing stay in Berlin today. A very sobering reminder of Europes appalling & ongoing recent history, and with the backdrop of our own Prime Minister (and a Labour one at that) feeling it necessary to warn us of an ‘island of strangers’. He should be utterly ashamed of himself.
May 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM
The end of an amazing stay in Berlin today. A very sobering reminder of Europes appalling & ongoing recent history, and with the backdrop of our own Prime Minister (and a Labour one at that) feeling it necessary to warn us of an ‘island of strangers’. He should be utterly ashamed of himself.
I’m 53. I joined the Labour Party Young Socialists at 14. Every bit of help I have had raising my family, having an education & a career is due to Labour. But enough is enough. I’m not interested in appeasing racists in return for their votes. If that’s where we’re at, I’m done.
May 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I’m 53. I joined the Labour Party Young Socialists at 14. Every bit of help I have had raising my family, having an education & a career is due to Labour. But enough is enough. I’m not interested in appeasing racists in return for their votes. If that’s where we’re at, I’m done.
Remembering the 56 Bradford City & Lincoln fans who lost their lives in the Valley Parade fire, 40 years ago today.
May 11, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Remembering the 56 Bradford City & Lincoln fans who lost their lives in the Valley Parade fire, 40 years ago today.
Huge thanks to all who supported our 2nd book launch. Thanks to those who provided videos, reviews, tech, food & to our beautiful friends at SORM in Bradford. Special thanks to my co-editor @elaineljames.bsky.social who is the driving force behind so much of this.
#socialworkcatsandrocketscience
#socialworkcatsandrocketscience
May 10, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Huge thanks to all who supported our 2nd book launch. Thanks to those who provided videos, reviews, tech, food & to our beautiful friends at SORM in Bradford. Special thanks to my co-editor @elaineljames.bsky.social who is the driving force behind so much of this.
#socialworkcatsandrocketscience
#socialworkcatsandrocketscience
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Such a brilliant evening in Bradford for the launch of the uk.jkp.com/products/the.... It’s such a brilliant book written by such an inspiring group of social workers. @robmitch92.bsky.social @elaineljames.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Such a brilliant evening in Bradford for the launch of the uk.jkp.com/products/the.... It’s such a brilliant book written by such an inspiring group of social workers. @robmitch92.bsky.social @elaineljames.bsky.social
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Green wander through Bradford last night .
This used to be the whiff of Bus emissions and blaring horns .
Open clean and green.
Naysayers enjoy ..
#Bradford
This used to be the whiff of Bus emissions and blaring horns .
Open clean and green.
Naysayers enjoy ..
#Bradford
May 9, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Green wander through Bradford last night .
This used to be the whiff of Bus emissions and blaring horns .
Open clean and green.
Naysayers enjoy ..
#Bradford
This used to be the whiff of Bus emissions and blaring horns .
Open clean and green.
Naysayers enjoy ..
#Bradford
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So excited to be able to attend this book launch. Such a great book, such an inspiring team of writers, encouraging active, rights-based social work 👇
#socialworkcatsandrocketscience
#socialwork
#HumanRights
#socialworkcatsandrocketscience
#socialwork
#HumanRights
As in today!
Oh my, it's tomorrow @robmitch92.bsky.social @jackskinner.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 6:26 AM
So excited to be able to attend this book launch. Such a great book, such an inspiring team of writers, encouraging active, rights-based social work 👇
#socialworkcatsandrocketscience
#socialwork
#HumanRights
#socialworkcatsandrocketscience
#socialwork
#HumanRights
As in today!
Oh my, it's tomorrow @robmitch92.bsky.social @jackskinner.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 4:52 AM
As in today!