Des Bailey has 20 years’ experience working in the in the Community Voluntary Sector. He graduated from All Hallows College DCU Dublin in 2005 with a BA in Theology and Philosophy and has subsequently achieved a post graduated qualification in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care also with DCU. He attained further qualifications including; Addiction Counselling Studies, Evidence Based Practice in Prevention Education, Human Rights Education and Managing People etc. He began his career working in the Homeless Services in Dublin before returning to Kerry where he took up the role of Community Based Drugs Workers for KDYS Killarney. Since then, Des has gone on to manage various projects that support marginalised and disadvantaged youths across the county of Kerry and has also managed European projects focused on Human Rights Education and Youth development.
Des joined Kerry Adolescent Counselling Service in 2022 to lead the team as Service Manager. Since taking up the role, he has further expanded and grown the service focusing on the efficient utilisation of service provision and strong governance. Des joined the board of Community Therapy Ireland in August 2024 and looks forward to contributing to the next chapter in Community Therapy Irelands growth and development.
Presenter will describe Kerry Adolescent Counseling Services and explore the multifaceted aspect of Adolescent Community Therapy as a model of practice.
CPD Certs will be emailed to participants after attendance at the Event
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