Independent Chairperson Multi-Agency Special Care Committee (MASCC)

 

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for appointment as Independent Chairperson of the Multi-Agency Special Care Committee (MASCC).

This independent governance role involves chairing the national committee responsible for reviewing referrals and making recommendations regarding Special Care placements for children and young people in the care of Tusla.

Special Care represents the most restrictive intervention within the child protection and welfare system. It involves the civil detention of a child or young person under the Child Care Act 1991 for their own welfare and protection. As this represents a significant restriction of liberty, decisions relating to Special Care must be robust, evidence-based and compliant with legislation and children’s rights.

The Independent Chairperson plays a key role in ensuring the fair, transparent and lawful operation of the MASCC.

This post requires urgent filling, please ensure you are readily available to commence in the role as soon as possible when applying.

Applications are invited by CV, together with a personal statement clearly stating suitability for the role as linked to the stated competencies (500 words max) to Magdalena Basinska magdalena.basinska@tusla.ie by 12pm on Friday, 17th April 2026.

 Informal enquiries should be made to William O’Rourke William.orourke@tusla.ie / 086 6057250

The job specification containing essential criteria for this post is available here:

 

Independent Chairperson Multi-Agency Special Care Committee (MASCC)