The Social Care Standards Authority was set up by Act No. XV of 2018 of the Laws of Malta, which gives the Authority the autonomy to regulate and monitor the social welfare sector in Malta and Gozo.
At SCSA, we value dialogue and collaboration with all stakeholders since we believe that the topmost priority of everyone involved is the wellbeing of the vulnerable members of our society.
The Social Care Standards Authority’s aim is to guide and regulate social welfare service providers, whilst ensuring that service users’ rights are respected and that their voices are heard. The SCSA licences persons or entities wishing to operate a service which falls within the social welfare sector and monitors them to ensure that they offer services which meet the requirements set by the Authority.
The Authority regulates services for persons with disabilities, children in alternative care, services for persons with problems related to substance abuse and other addictions, shelter-based services and community services. The services the Authority regulates also vary in their nature, ranging from residential services and day centers to office-based services.
