Hello, I am considering starting a career in domestic abuse support work, specifically training as an IDVA. Does anyone here have experience working in this area and would you recommend it?
I have read stories online of people saying their IDVA has not been responding to their contact and that they feel trapped and let down as a result. I wonder if this is due to the IDVA’s high caseloads and needing to prioritise extremely high risk cases. I would not want to let any clients down and would feel pressure to work overtime to support everyone. I am interested to hear what the work life balance is like and if it’s challenging sticking to agreed contact times when emergency situations arise with another client?
thanks in advance x