Barchester Tennyson Wharf Care Home

Hello, I am Sarah Noutch, General Manager at Tennyson Wharf. I first registered as a nurse in 2003. I began my career in the NHS working in the medical division. I came to Tennyson Wharf having worked at Barchester’s Lancaster Grange care home as General Manager.

I am passionate about delivering good quality, personalised care. This is reflected within the fantastic team we have here at Tennyson Wharf. I am always available for a coffee and a chat, and welcome you to meet our care team and view our home.

Hi, my name is Nicola Hodson. I am the Deputy Manager at Tennyson Wharf.

I began my caring career in 2007, working in a small care home, developing my skills and knowledge while working in various roles. I gained my NVQ5 in Leadership and Management in 2019.

I started working at Tennyson Wharf in 2023 and have been promoted twice. I was also nominated for the Regional Carer of the Year 2025.

I have a passion for dementia care, and I enjoy spending time with residents, helping them to feel valued and even joining in with a puzzle.

Karen joined Tennyson Wharf in April 2022 as the home`s Administrator. Previously, Karen worked for another care provider for 20 years, so she comes with tons of experience.

Karen enjoys being able to help and support people and is pleased to be able to do this as part of her job role at Tennyson Wharf, and gets satisfaction from being able to offer help to the lovely residents and their families with anything relating to finances or administration, as well as interacting with our residents on a daily basis to make their lives more enjoyable.

In her spare time, Karen enjoys spending time with her family and going for long walks with her dog. Karen also likes travelling and holidays, especially to the Greek Islands, Skiathos and Zakynthos being 2 of her favourite destinations to date.

Dawn is our Head Chef who joins the team here at Tennyson Wharf with a wealth of catering experience.

Dawn was military-trained and latterly worked in the RAF as a Chef. She is passionate about delivering freshly prepared, nutritious meals with a person-centred approach.

In her spare time, Dawn enjoys keeping fit by running and visiting the gym, and she also has a young family to keep her busy.

Andrew joined the Tennyson Wharf family in February 2023.

He has over 30+ years of experience working in Maintenance within the Hotel industry, but decided he wanted a change.

Andrew is settling into his role at Tennyson Wharf very well, and nothing is too much trouble. He has a passion for helping others and loves engaging with our residents and staff.

In his spare time, Andrew is a lover of the outdoors and walking.

Michelle has had extensive years of experience in the cleaning industry before coming to join the Tennyson Wharf team as a care assistant for 3 years, before taking on the role of head of housekeeping in July 2021.

Michelle loves to ensure the home is kept clean for our residents and their relatives to enjoy when they come to visit. Her favourite part of her job is working alongside a great team and spending time with the residents, learning about their lives and what is important to them.

Hi, my name is Steph, and I am the Residential Team lead
I have worked at Tennyson Wharf for nearly 10 years now.
starting as a Care assistant and working my way up.
I am currently completing my NVQ 3.
As team lead, I am responsible for the health and well-being of those in the residential units at the home.
I love my role because I can make a real difference in people's daily lives, and I am proud of leading a team that works together to provide the best possible care

Jess Payne is one of our Team Leaders and also a Dementia Champion. She supports the management team, drives improvements and has lots of dementia experience.

Jess is very patient and kind, and when she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Hi, my name is Rebecca. I started working at Tennyson Wharf in July 2024.

Previous to starting at Tennyson Wharf, I have lived in many countries and worked as a supply teacher and administrator in Bahrain in the Middle East - I have also worked in scouting programme groups in both the USA and UK.

Whilst I have worked with children for a lot of my life, working with the elderly is always something I have been passionate about. I believe that everybody has a story to tell, and our residents' life stories all add value to Tennyson Wharf.

Outside of work, I enjoy walking, gardening and going to the cinema.

Hi, my name is Linda
I am the team lead for nights. I oversee the night team and ensure the health and well-being of residents.
I have worked in the care industry for 27 years, starting as a carer in the community and then as a senior carer in care homes. I have gained my NVQ3 qualification.
I came to Tennyson Wharf in 2023, and I love my job. I enjoy making a difference and supporting my team.