A new care home looking after residents with learning disabilities will open its doors to its first residents on Monday.

Eastern Daily Press: Winnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Picture: Ian Burt PhotographyWinnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Picture: Ian Burt Photography (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Jochen Self, director of Red Oaks Care Ltd, applied for planning permission to convert his bungalow, in Mulbarton, into a care home, trebling its size.

The new Red Oaks Care Home, in The Rosery, Mulbarton, has six ensuite rooms, a quiet room, orangery and a garden.

Mr Self said he wanted to build a different style and model of caring.

He said: “I want the residents to get the a better value of life and staff get a better working environment.”

Eastern Daily Press: Red Oaks Care in Mulbarton. Picture: Ian Burt PhotographyRed Oaks Care in Mulbarton. Picture: Ian Burt Photography (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

The team has also faced the added challenge of setting up during a global pandemic but have been given the go ahead by the Care Quality Commission who registered the care home on March 23.

The care home has also received plenty of supplies of personal protective equipment for its 18 members of staff.

In addition to the resident’s bedrooms there is an orangery where residents will be able to take part in activities such as arts and crafts.

Eastern Daily Press: Jochen Self has converted his home at Mulbarton into a care home. Picture: Ian Burt PhotographyJochen Self has converted his home at Mulbarton into a care home. Picture: Ian Burt Photography (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Red Oaks Care in Mulbarton. Picture: Ian Burt PhotographyRed Oaks Care in Mulbarton. Picture: Ian Burt Photography (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Winnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Also pictured is Mr Self's daughter Neve (11). Picture: Ian Burt PhotographyWinnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Also pictured is Mr Self's daughter Neve (11). Picture: Ian Burt Photography (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Winnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Picture: Ian Burt PhotographyWinnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Picture: Ian Burt Photography (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Winnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Picture: Ian Burt PhotographyWinnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Picture: Ian Burt Photography (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Winnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Picture: Ian Burt PhotographyWinnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Picture: Ian Burt Photography (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Winnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Picture: Ian Burt PhotographyWinnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Picture: Ian Burt Photography (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Winnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Picture: Ian Burt PhotographyWinnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Picture: Ian Burt Photography (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Winnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Also pictured is Mr Self's daughter Neve (11). Picture: Ian Burt PhotographyWinnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Also pictured is Mr Self's daughter Neve (11). Picture: Ian Burt Photography (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Winnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Also pictured is Mr Self's daughter Neve (11). Picture: Ian Burt PhotographyWinnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Also pictured is Mr Self's daughter Neve (11). Picture: Ian Burt Photography (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Red Oaks Care in Mulbarton. Picture: Ian Burt PhotographyRed Oaks Care in Mulbarton. Picture: Ian Burt Photography (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Winnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Also pictured is Mr Self's daughter Neve (11). Picture: Ian Burt PhotographyWinnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Also pictured is Mr Self's daughter Neve (11). Picture: Ian Burt Photography (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Winnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Picture: Ian Burt PhotographyWinnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Picture: Ian Burt Photography (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Winnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Picture: Ian Burt PhotographyWinnie Payling (registered manager) and Jochen Self (managing director) will be opening their new care home in Mulbarton on Monday. Picture: Ian Burt Photography (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Red Oaks Care in Mulbarton. Picture: Ian Burt PhotographyRed Oaks Care in Mulbarton. Picture: Ian Burt Photography (Image: Ian Burt Photography)